BA (Hons) Graphic Design (Top-up) (Full Time)

The course aims to provide students with the knowledge needed to thrive in the design industry. We also aim to create a platform from which you can push the boundaries of the discipline through experiment, exploration and the development of a personal visual language.

The course team believes that the future of the discipline depends on the ability of visual communicators to operate as trend makers rather than followers. We encourage you to become instigators in the research and design process and to sustain a breadth and depth of enquiry across a wide range of visual endeavours.

Students need a skill set that will allow them to react to developments in culture, concepts and technological change. However, if the boundaries of graphic design are to expand, education must create opportunities to challenge the status quo.

We aim to provide students with the knowledge needed to survive in today’s design industry.

Industrial focus

You will be encouraged to enter major competitions such as the D&AD Awards, the Royal Society of Arts awards, the Young Creatives Network awards and numerous subject-related competitions. The course has a long history of achievement in these schemes, producing many award-winning students and graduates. The course also offers opportunities for students to choose their own subject areas, to research and develop over an extended time frame.

Course content

Three core units:

• Professional Context
• Final Major Project
• Visual Communication Research Project.

Assessment

Projects, presentations, group projects, group critiques and the final-year project. Key review points are used to enhance feedback and help improve your performance.

Projects/work experience

Recent project work is posted on the course’s dedicated website: www.southamptongraphics.co.uk|
It contains an archive of a number of previous years’ degree shows, multimedia work and a selection of the course’s publications.

Key career skills

Creative thinking, presentation, project management, visual communication, evaluation and problem solving.

Graduate quote

Diana Garcia

“This course gave me the opportunity to develop the skills needed to become an independent and confident graphic designer. The best thing about the course was being able to express and explore my own ideas. There were no restrictions. I had the freedom to experiment and grow as a designer.

“The friendly staff involved in the creative courses helped and inspired me, providing me with the confidence to develop my communication skills, especially through coursework and projects. Equipment was readily available and members of staff were always on hand to help.
“Alongside my course, I jumped at the chance to work part time as a web developer and graphic designer with the e-Development Centre through the University’s Jobshop scheme.

“I am now doing an internship, working full time in the London-based David Collins design studio, where I am able to put all the skills and knowledge gained during my degree course into practice in the real, professional world!

“If you are creative and spontaneous, you'll enjoy working and learning in the relaxed yet stimulating environment of the BA (Hons) Graphic Design course.”

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