Graphic design mdes

­­G raphic Design MDes

Contact

Tracy Tomlinson T: +44 (0)1332 593216 E: adtenquiry@derby.ac.uk Connect with us www.facebook.com/DerbyUniArts http://twitter.com/DerbyUniADT

University of Derby Markeaton Street Derby DE22 3AW

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Start date: You can start this course in September.

I joined the MDes programme because I saw it as an opportunity to challenge myself… my main interest is in typographic design and the programme is flexible enough to tailor make the degree to suit your ambitions.

Stine Aelberry

Teaching and learning Teaching is delivered mainly through studio based and experiential learning using project briefs. This is mixed with tutorials, lectures, seminars, visiting speakers and visits to galleries and exhibitions.

You will create a Personal Development Plan which will allow you to reflect on your studies, and progress and plan your future career.

Autumn

Stage one

Spring Autumn

Stage TWO

Visual Problem Solving

Visual Culture: Theory

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Spring

We have strong links with national and local organisations, so you will get the chance to work on professional briefs with external agencies.

Visual Culture: History

Professional Practice

Directed Projects in Graphic Design

Autumn

Fees: This is a resource intensive course, so it costs £8600.

Stage THREE

Duration and mode of study: Full time 3 years or 4 years with Year Zero.

About the course This course will support you in developing dynamic and individual responses to creative projects, ranging from corporate identity, branding, advertising and typography to packaging and screen based moving images.

Visual Exploration

Visual Culture: Extended Essay

Negotiated Study in Graphic Design

Spring

Entry requirements: You will usually need 260 UCAS points from accepted qualifications (see www.derby.ac.uk/entryreqs for a full list).

Graphic Design Practice

Visual Culture: Debates

Personal Practice and Methodologies

Autumn

UCAS code: W216

This is a studio practice based course that incorporates undergraduate and postgraduate study so you will graduate with a masters degree. We’ll encourage you to participate in live industry briefs throughout the course to allow you to develop the skills and knowledge you will need for a career in this field.

Study modules

Stage THREE

Where you will study: Derby Campus, Markeaton Street.

Why choose this course?

Visual Culture: Dissertation

Concept

Spring

Factfile

Options Stage Two You will choose one module from:  Design Strategies  Sequential Illustration  Digital Moving Image.

Additional information This is an undergraduate and postgraduate course combined. You will study for four years and gain a masters degree in Graphic Design.

During the course you will be encouraged to enter national competitions to develop your portfolio and CV when you graduate.

You will also have the opportunity to exhibit your final year work as part of our degree show. This creative festival allows you to showcase your work and make vital industry contacts, and it’s a really high profile event in the city’s arts calendar.

Realisation

Your career As a graduate you could work in a design studio, as a freelance designer or in numerous areas including, art direction, editorial design, typography, branding, advertising, corporate identity, interactive media, signage, design consultancy or web design. You may also decide to progress on to alternative careers such as teaching.

Throughout the course you will get regular support and advice on careers from specialist staff including recognised practitioners, researchers and educators, who are actively engaged in contemporary graphic design practice.