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Graphic and Communication Design (York School of Art) at York College University Centre - UCAS

Course summary

York College University Centre is the home of York School of Art, our creative community for adults. This course is part of the York School of Art, please visit our website to find out more about our art school. The course provides a studio and workshop atmosphere where the skills and disciplines of graphic and communication design (e.g. digital, illustration and printmaking) can be fully explored. This is supported by state-of-the-art teaching facilities including specialised classrooms, workshops, a printmaking/bookmaking room, photography studios and Apple Mac suites, to ensure you get the finest experience. You will be introduced to the role of the contemporary graphic designer and will develop innovative and original ideas, whilst working with a range of processes and formats in response to the ever-changing demands of the professional industry. The course provides you with the skills and disciplines needed to embark into the creative industries with confidence. You can also take part in international design competitions and live projects, as well as listening to talks from visiting practicing designers and artists. The course offers a wide-ranging and specialist practice - the course structure allows you to balance the relationship between breadth and specialism, giving the designer room for exploration and experimentation. Modules: Level 4 Typography: Design Projects Digital & Photography Contextual Influences 1 Print & Bookmaking Workshops Level 5 Branding Design Projects Contextual Influences 2 Narrative Storytelling Professional Practice Level 6 Research Project Independent Project Creative Futures Competition Briefs

Modules

Level 4 Typography: Design Projects Digital & Photography Contextual Influences 1 Print & Bookmaking Workshops Level 5 Branding Design Projects Contextual Influences 2 Narrative Storytelling Professional Practice Level 6 Research Project Independent Project Creative Futures Competition Briefs

Assessment method

Students will develop portfolios of work in response to a brief, these portfolios will be assessed. You will also be encouraged to present ongoing work to your peers and staff as well as industry figures and design studios.


How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
W210
Institution code:
Y70
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Applicants who have relevant skills and experience but who do not hold the standard minimum entry requirements will be considered. Applicants will be required to demonstrate the necessary skills and experience to enter the course through their personal statement.

Additional entry requirements

Portfolio


Student Outcomes

Operated by the Office for Students

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £7200 Year 1
Scotland £7200 Year 1
Wales £7200 Year 1
Northern Ireland £7200 Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Graphic and Communication Design (York School of Art) at York College University Centre - UCAS