Comments about BA Design: Graphic Communication with Typography - At the institution - Plymouth - Devon
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Objectives
This internationally renowned course will inspire, fascinate, excite and challenge you while preparing you for the wide variety of career opportunities that are available upon graduation. This course, with its long and well-established reputation, places emphasis on idea generation, creativity, the exploration of text and image, experimentation and typographic excellence.
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Entry requirements
Art and Design Foundation, BTEC, National Diploma or equivalent accepted. Normally applicants attend an interview and present their portfolio. Alternatively, A level/AS level/Vocational A level: normally 220-300 points plus portfolio.
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Academic title
BA Design: Graphic Communication with Typography
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Course description
BA Design: Graphic Communication with Typography
Programme
Design Graphic Communication With Typography Year 1
* Graphic disciplines of photography and illustration are introduced. Principles of design and typography are established
* You are introduced to conceptual thinking and design methodology
* Expressive messaging and experiments with hands-on letterpress and printmaking are introduced
* Technologies and software are introduced and extended
Design Graphic Communication With Typography Year 2
* Communication formats are expanded and tested; experimentation/risk taking are encouraged
* The Design Careers programme is undertaken
* The Socrates Exchange can be undertaken in the spring
* You can opt for the negotiated module, a work placement, a competition brief or live brief
* You will participate in the end-of-year exhibition
Design Graphic Communication With Typography Year 3
* Self-initiated, negotiated study in two major projects plus a dissertation with increased emphasis on research and learning both in breadth and depth
* Further intensive student/tutor contact leading to high professional standard at graduation
* Degree Show and participation in a major London graduate show
