Course summary

You will be encouraged to establish a creative direction and identity for yourself in a wider context of design and its impact on social, political, environmental and technological arenas. The one-year Top-up course is designed to refine skills already developed either through the two-year Foundation Degree, through studying at another institution or prior industry knowledge. Modules are developed with an emphasis on theory and practice, alongside employability skills with a digital creative focus and industry mentor support. Each student has the opportunity to engage with an industry mentor to help them prepare for their next steps. Students who study this programme will gain knowledge and skills in the following:

• A working knowledge of industry-standard equipment and software

• A professional understanding of the strength and usage of visual communication

• An understanding of how to evaluate a client’s needs and to respond successfully to them

• Experience of working as part of a professional team, gained through group projects and work placements, and through entering national and international design competitions.

• Your own visual signature, enabling you to generate and express your own personal ideas and beliefs.