University of Portsmouth Showcase 2013
BA ( Hons ) Graphic Design
University of Portsmouth BA(Hons) Graphic Design UCAS COURSE CODE: W210 Duration // 3 years full time. 4 years sandwich, with work placement. Entry // 240-300 points to include a minimum of 240 points from A Levels, or equivalent, with 100 points from an A Level in an art and design subject. Or Foundation art and design or National Diploma in art and design. Applicants may be subject to interview. A portfolio is essential. Why take this course // This course offers you the opportunity to explore graphic design through a range of digital and traditional media. The curriculum is based around thematic teaching with a strong emphasis on research informed design practice. It will empower you with creative problem solving skills and technical knowledge that will enable you to join and contribute to the exciting, dynamic and constantly evolving world of media and design.
What will I experience // On this course you can: Enter national and international awards and competitions such as the iSTD, RSA and YCN. Interact with our visiting speakers, from established professionals to our own successful alumni. Use the latest creative software and equipment to enable your design work to have a professional finish. To find our more about applying visit // www.port.ac.uk/graphic Contact // create.admissions@port.ac.uk +44 (0)23 9284 2421
Showcase 2013 The staff team of the BA (Hons) Graphic Design proudly present this catalogue that celebrates the wonderful work of our 2013 graduates from the University of Portsmouth. As well as representing the talent and hard work of our students, we hope it gives you an overview of their creative abilities in transforming ideas and messages into successful and highly professional works of graphic design. We’re impressed and we hope you are too! This year’s graduate websites can be found here www.portsmouthgraphicdesign.co.uk The course blog can be found here www.portsmouthgraphicdesign.tumblr.com
Sam Asplen // www.samasplen.com // samasplen@virginmedia.com // +44 (0)7551 814 281
Sumera Arshad // www.sumeraarshad.co.uk // sumera.arshad.gd@gmail.com // +44 (0)7873 316 743
Sam Barclay // www.sambarclay.co.uk // sam@sambarclay.co.uk // +44 (0)7590 468 893
Athanasios Badravos // www.cargocollective.com/abadravos // a.badravos@gmail.com// +44 (0)7955 296 413
Fred Batchelor // www.behance.net/fjbatchelor // fjbatchelor@googlemail.com // +44 (0)7533 160 534
Myles Bartholomew // www.mylesrolandbartholomewdesign.tumblr.com // mrbdesign@hotmail.com// +44 (0)7802 801 440
DĂŠaglan Byrne // www.deagbyrnedesign.com // deagbyrne@gmail.com // +44 (0)7972 566 853
Isabel Beard // www.isabelbeard.com // contact@isabelbeard.com // +44 (0)7900 987 864
Max Crame // www.maxcrame.is // max@maxcrame.is // +44 (0)7808 659 304
Amy Carpenter // www.alcdesign.me // contact@alcdesign.me // +44 (0)7825 700 098
Lewis East // lewiseastgraphics.co.uk // lewis_east3@yahoo.co.uk // +44 (0)7814 728 451
Phill Cresswell // www.hipll.co.uk // hi@hipll.co.uk // +44 (0)7540 280 661
Sofia Fotaki // www.cargocollective.com/sofiafotaki // softaki@gmail.com // +44 (0)7955 296 417 Matt Emmins // www.mattemmins.com // matt@mattemmins.com // +44 (0)7517 445 427
Luke Goodsell // www.lukegoodsell.co.uk // mail@lukegoodsell.co.uk // +44 (0)7784 134 834
Oli Garnett // www.ohlihvuh.com // oli.garnett@gmail.com // +44 (0)7540 309 560
Graduates 2013
Tom Ingram // www.behance.net/tomingram // tom@ thomasingram.co.uk // +44 (0)7958 264 583 Dan Gordon // www.dangordondesign.com // dan@dangordondesign.com // +44 (0)7908 961 713
Dovile Koreivaite // www.behance.net/DovileK // ade00318@myport.ac.uk // +44 (0)740 303 831
Emily Isacke // www.emilyisacke.com // emily@isacke.com // +44 (0)7702 565 379
Anna Madin // www.annamadin.tumblr.com // anna_madin@hotmail.co.uk // +44 (0)7854 166 381 Tonie Lam // www.tonielam.com // me@tonielam.com // +44 (0)7414 852 174
Oly Roe // www.olyroe.co.uk // contact@olyroe.co.uk // +44 (0)7595 980 996
Amy-Louise Morris // www.amy-louise.co // contact@amy-louise.co // +44 (0)7791 573 059
Kris Smith // www.kriswithak.co.uk // hi@kriswithak.co.uk // +44 (0)7882 175 206 Laura Saitch // www.laurasaitch.co.uk // laurasaitch1@hotmail.co.uk
Carmen Tang // www.cammytang.co.uk // cammy.tang@live.co.uk // +44 (0)7880 997 077
Paulina Szymanska // www.hello-paulina.com // hi@hello-paulina.com // +44 (0)7872 583 153
Sam Udy // www.sam-udy.com // samudydesign@gmail.com // +44 (0) 7926 275 313
Reece Taylor // www.reece-design.co.uk // contact@reece-design.co.uk // +44 (0)7548 842 204
Courtney White // www.behance.net/cswcreative // courtney@cswcreative.com // +44 (0)7956 637 869
Mark Waldren // www.mwaldrendesign.com // mwaldren@hotmail.com // +44 (0)7766 021 589
Helen Wood // www.hw-graphicdesigner.tumblr.com // hw.graphicdesigner@gmail.com // +44 (0)7920 002 197
COURSE OVERVIEW // YEAR ONE //
YEAR TWO //
Introduction to Graphic Design This covers the historical, contemporary and cultural context of Graphic Design. What is Graphic Design? Who are the influential designers, studios, and major design movements?
Developing Design Practice This project develops typography and layout design for different output methods i.e. continuous reading, books, posters, journals, screens.
Fundamentals of Design Practice This project deals with typographic design and principles of design layout, magazine and editorial design. Information Design Information design, data visualisation, infographics, pictograms, isotypes and semiotics. Screen Design - Motion Graphics This project concerns design for motion graphics and film title sequences. Research Informed Design Thinking This project develops research informed design practice. You will be introduced to visual and textual research and design methodologies, processes and frameworks. Introduction to Visual Culture We live in a society of visual communication, in both the domestic and public sphere. This unit will explore the impact of the visualisation of culture in society.
Interactive Screen Design This concerns interactive web design and navigational structures and interface design, with a focus on interactive information design for a range of screen media output. Ethical Design This project looks at responsibilities of the designer, the designer as author, protest graphics, sustainability and ethics within a cultural context. Professional Practice - Live Design Briefs This unit asks you to answer a number of externally set projects or briefs and enter International design competitions such as YCN and PETA. Professional Practice - Identity & Branding In this project you will work in teams and formulate an identity for your own Graphic Design studio and design a range of promotional material in a variety of formats. Visual Culture & Dissertation Proposal (choice of 5 options)
University of Portsmouth MA Graphic Design
To apply now and find out more: w: www.port.ac.uk/magraphicdesign e: create.admissions@port.ac.uk t: 023 9284 2421
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YEAR THREE // Major Project in Graphic Design This is a major project on a personally determined theme, where you will conduct extended research and developmental work towards designing a visual outcome (e.g. posters, book, website or motion graphic). Professional Practice - Briefs & Competitions This unit involves short projects, the iSTD exam, RSA projects, Design and Art Directors (D&AD) awards and national and international competition briefs set and judged by industry professionals. Professional Practice - Promotion & Employability In preparation for the world of work, this unit will help you design and write your CV, apply for jobs and produce self promotion items that include a printed and online portfolio. You will also prepare and design the promotion and public exhibition of your work in the annual Portsmouth and London shows. Dissertation / Major Research Project & Viva Presentations Exploring your chosen theme within a historical and theoretical context, you will complete a written dissertation or produce a research led practical project with a report and visual outcome. You will also verbally present your work.
During the course you will also be introduced to book binding, screen printing, letterpress and there are facilities available for laser cutting, dye sublimation printing and digital fabric printing. We also have a variety of digital studios with Macs and PCs running industry-standard software, such as Indesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and Flash, our design facilities can cater to whatever project you are working on. In addition you will have access to our range of digital printing facilities, including large format, photographic and sheet fed printers. As well as offering a dynamic and creative studio space with excellent access to the Eldon campus facilities, we foster a friendly and welcoming environment where you are encouraged to interact with both tutors and your peers.
Printed By // The Newspaper Club Catalogue Design and Co-ordination // Matt Emmins Oly Roe Reece Taylor Typeface // 8pt Monotype Grotesque Light & Regular With Thanks To // The University of Portsmouth Michèle-Anne Dauppe Dan McCabe Sarah Houghton Estelle Taylor Mike Harkins Alexander Tibus Andrew Denham Show Identity Design // Mike Harkins
www.portsmouthgraphicdesign.co.uk