BA Graphic Design here at BCU is an exciting, engaging, and stimulating course that will equip you with the skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to enter the creative industry.
Our experienced and knowledgeable staff will support you on your journey, helping you bring your creative ideas to life. You’ll develop a variety of design approaches and creative problem-solving techniques, giving you the resilience to succeed in your chosen career path.
As designers, we play an important role in society, and we can make meaningful changes to our world. You will be encouraged to develop a critical eye through briefs that challenge you to go beyond the surface, providing sustainable and culturally-conscious solutions to real-world issues.
WHAT'S COVERED IN THIS COURSE?
The University's BA (Hons) Graphic Design course aims to equip students with the practical and intellectual skills necessary to succeed in a dynamic and ever-changing environment. The course offers a range of learning experiences, including creative play, risk-taking, building core skills, understanding design principles, and areas of practice. Students will work on live briefs, gain real-world industry experience, and develop autonomy within their practice.
The course explores various graphic design areas, including branding, packaging, motion design, editorial, typography, UX/UI, art direction, advertising, and emerging technologies like VR/AR and 3D rendering. The course encourages a multi-disciplinary approach, allowing students to adapt to their creative futures and become desirable employers. Collaboration is encouraged, and students can work with students from other disciplines, such as illustration, photography, and digital marketing.
Students will be immersed in a vibrant studio culture and creative community at the City Centre Campus, where they will find traditional and digital print-making facilities, photographic studios, 3D printing, Adobe software training, and large format print facilities. They will also have the opportunity to study abroad or travel to destinations like New York, Berlin, or Paris.
The main focus is employability, with students receiving targeted support with professional skills and an industry-ready portfolio. The course has excellent links to the industry, including live briefs and placements from top design agencies. Previous students have worked on live projects with Turner Duckworth, Superunion, Conran Design, Design Bridge, Man Vs Machine, Studio BLUP, Moonpig, Bulletproof, The Times, and The Pratt Institute (New York).
The course also has excellent external engagement, with visiting lectures given by nationally and internationally recognized practitioners. Students will also engage in workshops, seminars, masterclasses, career advice, portfolio reviews, mentorships, and placements.
