Graphic Design, BA (Hons)

Course summary

Why study BA Graphic Design with us?Benefit from a stimulating environment where you'll craft your creative voice under the guidance of experienced professionals. Our cutting-edge facilities, including design workshops and a well-equipped art and design library, support your technical development. Engage with London's vibrant art scene through study trips, and benefit from industry insights through guest lectures by professionals from renowned agencies like Penguin and the BBC. With a focus on employability, our students secure placements at top design companies, ensuring a launchpad for diverse and exciting careers. What will you learn?You will work on practical projects mirroring the professional world, honing skills in branding, typography, editorial design, advertising, art direction, UI/UX, web design, and moving image. Gain digital proficiency using Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and other industry-standard tools. Develop creativity, problem-solving, and effective communication skills. Acquire a diverse set of employable skills highly valued in the industry, including time management and client-focused solutions. Your final year culminates in a professional portfolio showcased at our degree show, propelling you into a successful graphic design career.How do we support your career development?Our focus on employability is evident in our strong industry links and work placement opportunities at top design companies. With a 90% student satisfaction rate for teaching staff support, our dedicated team ensures a supportive learning environment. The purpose-built Art and Creative Industries teaching spaces, equipped with cutting-edge facilities, offer a conducive setting for your development. Engage with hundreds of employers at our final year degree show, kickstarting your career. Join the ranks of our successful graduates working globally for prestigious names like the BBC, Stylist, Penguin, and more.Introducing our new Learning FrameworkAfter working with our students to gather feedback on what they love most about our courses, we’re making some changes to how we structure and teach our programmes for the start of the 2024/25 academic year. You can find more information about how this course is affected by viewing the relevant course information sheet on our Learning Framework page: https://www.mdx.ac.uk/study/learning-framework/

For more details about this programme, please visit the course page: https://www.mdx.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/graphic-design-ba-honours/