BA (Hons) Design: Graphic Design and Multimedia (4 years including foundation year)

Combine your conceptual and technical skills to explore design and the power of communication, through graphic design and cutting-edge digital media.

The design industry is as dynamic as it gets, with new processes, techniques and technologies developing all the time.

Key facts

    Experience a wide variety of learning opportunities throughout your study
    Opportunities to visit design exhibitions and museums, attend conferences such as the 4 Designers seminars in London and visit design companies throughout the UK
    See first-hand the way graphic design and multimedia designers work overseas, and gain employment opportunities and a European perspective by visiting design studios across the continent
    Opportunity to enter national and international design competitions
    State of the art facilities in our new Centre for the Creative Industries
    Small, friendly community of students and lecturers
    Teaching staff who are knowledgeable practitioners and research active in the Creative Industries
    Be part of our North Wales School of Art and Design

typical course content

    Design principles, language and practice
    Ideas and concepts
    Creative media production
    Contextualising design
    Creative Futures
    Design for society
    Design directions
    Research methods

Modules Level 4

Design Principles (20 credits)
Design Language (20 credits)
Design Practice (20 credits)
Ideas and Concepts (20 credits)
Creative Media Production (20 credits)
Creative Futures 1 (Elective)(20 credits)

Level 5

Contextualising Design (20 credits)
The Message (20 credits)
Design for Society (20 credits)
Research Methods (20 credits)
Design Directions (20 credits)
Creative Futures 2 (Elective)(20 credits)

Level 6

Dissertation (20 credits)
Research Project Module (Negotiated Study 1) (40 credits)
Negotiated Study 2 (40 credits)
Creative Futures 3 (Elective)(20 credits)

Career opportunities

There is a wide range of opportunities in the design industry. Graphic design and multimedia design graduates are well prepared to pursue careers as designers, art directors, studio managers, multimedia developers, concept artists, interactive developers, web designers, mobile communication designers, technicians and typographic designers.

Entry requirements & applying

240 UCAS Tariff points at GCE A Level or equivalent

Relevant talent and experience will also be considered. Appropriate AS-Level and Level 3 Key Skills qualifications will also be taken into account. These entry requirements given are for guidance and re!ect the general level of applicants to whom o"ers are made. All candidates will be interviewed and asked to display a portfolio of their work.

The BA (Hons) Design programmes that include a foundation year welcome applications from anyone who can demonstrate a commitment to the subject and the potential to complete their chosen programme successfully. This can be established by showing appropriate academic achievements or by demonstrating that they possess the knowledge and ability equivalent to the academic qualifications. All candidates will be interviewed and asked to display a portfolio of their work. Experience may also be taken into consideration depending on the extent and depth of such subject knowledge. Students from overseas, or who are unable to attend an interview, are asked to send their portfolio of work digitally for consideration. An admissions tutor considers each application individually. Di"erent formal qualifications are considered, including Scottish Higher, Irish Leaving Certificate, the Welsh Baccalaureate, the International Baccalaureate, Access courses, BTEC, VCE, GNVQ, A and AS levels as well as other overseas qualifications

Four-year degree including foundation year

This is a new option. If you do not meet the entry requirements for the three-year honours degree you should consider this option. The creative industries’ departments and the University have created a “kick-start year” for students to study for one year before joining the honours degree.