Graphic Design MDes

Graphic Design MDes

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Education with the personal touch

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Graphic Design MDes

Course fees: £10,225* *These fees apply if you are starting this course between September 2013 and August 2014. We recommend you check fees as they can change. Costs can increase each year.

Start date: September UCAS Code: W216

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.

AUTUMN

STAGE ONE

SPRING AUTUMN

STAGE TWO

Visual Problem Solving

Visual Culture: Theory

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SPRING

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

Visual Culture: History

Professional Practice

Directed Projects in Graphic Design

AUTUMN

Duration: 4 years full time

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.

STAGE THREE

How you’ll learn

Visual Exploration

Visual Culture: Extended Essay

Negotiated Study in Graphic Design

SPRING

Language – A qualification such as IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in all areas) or TOEFL – 550 (paper based), 213 (computer based), 80 (internet based).

See our website for other accepted qualifications or phone us: +44 (0)1332 591698.

Graphic Design Practice

Visual Culture: Debates

Personal Practice and Methodologies

AUTUMN

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

What you’ll cover

STAGE FOUR

Entry requirements: Academic – 260 UCAS tariff points, of which at least 220 must be from your International Baccalaureate or equivalent qualification.

identity, branding, advertising and typography to packaging and screen based moving images.

Visual Culture: Dissertation

Concept

SPRING

Where you will study: Derby Campus – Markeaton Street site.

Additional information

Options

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

Stage two You’ll choose one module from: ▪ Design Strategies ▪ Sequential Illustration ▪ Digital Moving Image.

Why choose this course?

This is a studio practice based course that incorporates undergraduate and postgraduate study so you’ll 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’ll need for a career in this field.

About the course This course will support you in developing dynamic and individual responses to creative projects, ranging from corporate

Throughout the course you'll 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.

Realisation

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

You’ll 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.

Get in touch Tracy Tomlinson E: adtenquiry@derby.ac.uk T: +44 (0)1332 593216 www.derby.ac.uk/adt www.facebook.com/DerbyUniArts http://twitter.com/DerbyUniADT

The information in this leaflet was correct when we produced it, but please check our website for the most up to date information.

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