BA (Hons) Graphic Design
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Course overview
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Starts: Sep 2023
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Duration: 3 years
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Mode: Full time
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UCAS code: W210
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Fees: UK: £9,250 / INT: £16,500
Ideal for: digital creatives who wish to reimagine methods of visual communication through numerous platforms and environments
Designed to unlock your potential.
Students of our award-winning Graphic Design degree will develop a critical eye for design and a knowledge of different design approaches and creative problem solving techniques. You will develop both the vision and the resilience to succeed in the creative industries.
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Why study this Graphic Design degree?
- Award winning and internationally recognised
- Taught by staff who are current design professionals
- Innovative, forward-thinking and industry-focused
- Excellent employability rates and highly successful alumni
- Great career prospects with graphic designers in high demand
This degree in Graphic Design allows you to work cross-media and explore the subject from a number of critical perspectives, challenging the different roles graphic designers can take. We value individualism and encourage concept-driven work, showing a clear understanding of design problems as well as the production of visual languages.
During this BA Hons Graphic Design degree in London, UK, you will explore novel ways of design thinking, including format, context, materials and medium. You will sharpen your creative skills and reimagine methods of communication through numerous visual platforms and environments, such as typography, editorial design, data visualisation and much more.
With access to cutting-edge facilities, you’ll work with industry practitioners to explore creative design thinking across a range of briefs. In dedicated studio spaces, you will study a blend of practice and theory-based learning strategies, including lectures, workshops, tutorials and live projects. Senior lecturers and visiting professionals will offer invaluable industry insight, as well as support your future career choices.
Is it time you unlocked your creative potential?
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The programme balances preparation for entry to the commercial world of design very well with a more critical and academic approach to the discipline. I see universities like Ravensbourne as helping people develop into tomorrow’s leaders and innovators.”
Key study topics
- Type and typography
- Editorial design
- Ideas and concepts
- Design innovation
- Information design and data visualisation
- Service design and creative coding
- Graphic design for promotion
- Live briefs
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Facilities
iMac suite at Ravensbourne
iMac suite at Ravensbourne University - ideal for design students and computing students.
Materials library
The Ravensbourne materials library is curated by Material ConneXion, a business that introduces brands to the latest material innovations.
The materials scientists at Material ConneXion select innovative materials relevant to the courses at Ravensbourne and that reflect current trends in design and manufacturing.
Samples of these materials are then added to the library so students and staff can browse the physical collection for inspiration, material ideas and applications.
The library hosts 1,500 material samples and an interactive table for further research and access to the Material ConneXion database.
External visitor information
If you wish to come and see the materials library and have a short tour, please contact us to organise.
The materials library can be used by external students registered with the SCONUL access scheme.
Library at Ravensbourne
The Ravensbourne University library has a large collection of print, online and multimedia resources available for staff and students to use.
Kit Store at Ravensbourne
As a digital student, you'll need access to equipment relevant to your course that will support your learning.
The Kit Store provides a wide range of equipment that students can borrow to complete their projects. Staff can also borrow equipment to deliver their practical sessions.
It houses a wide range of equipment from industry standard manufacturers, including cameras, audio, lighting, and more.
Staff at the Kit Store are trained in various relevant departments and are available to give advice on all the equipment within the store, to help you realise your project.
