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Graphic Design at MidKent College (Inc Medway School of Arts) - UCAS

Course summary

This is a two year HND course, which upon successful completion allows you to apply for a third 'Top-Up' year and convert into a BA (Hons) Degree. This is a highly practical course which allows you to explore a range of traditional and digital materials and processes in order to develop your practice as a designer and visual communicator. Through workshops and projects students will be encouraged to be experimental, express ideas and communicate information using a range of illustration and graphic design processes and tools for a range of design contexts and applications. Students are expected to demonstrate a commitment to exploring creative and socially responsible design solutions whilst demonstrating a clear understanding of the relationship between client, designer and intended audience. The course is structured to initially give you a broad skillset in year 1 before narrowing your practice into your specialist area of interest in year 2. Contextual / Critical Studies will underpin your practical learning to ensure you are aware of contemporary practice and have the skills to critically analyse and evaluate your own work and the work of others. Work based learning is central to the programme to ensure you have the opportunity to network with practising artists and designers, and work on live projects and gain industry work experience.

Modules

In year one your will study 6 modules at Level 4 totalling 120 credits: Visual Recording & Communication (15 credits) Digital Applications (15 credits) Contextual Research & Referencing (15 credits) Work Based Learning: Professional Engagement (15 credits) Graphic Design and Typography (30 credits) Illustration (30 credits) In year two you will study 4 modules which will provide you with a further 120 credits at Level 5: Graphic Design: Specialist Project (30 credits) Professional Practice and Work Based Placement (30 credits) Critical Studies (30 credits) Exhibition and Professional Portfolio (30 credits)

Assessment method

Assessment will be through a submission of a sketchbooks / portfolios of practical experiments, and a reflective journals, digital portfolio of practical experiments, essays, a presentation evaluating the research undertaken and how it enabled students to reach conclusions and a Professional Practice Report.


How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
M121
Institution code:
M76
Campus name:
Medway School of Arts
Campus code:
B

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Foundation

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

In addition, you should hold a minimum of five GCSE passes at Grade 4 / C or above, including English and Maths. Mature learners (over 21 at start of the programme) without formal qualifications as stipulated above are welcome to apply and will be assessed for suitability for the programme on the knowledge and skills demonstrated in their portfolio and may be required to complete a written task. Applicants with alternative qualifications are welcome to apply.

Additional entry requirements

Interview

Portfolio


Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £6000 Year 1
Northern Ireland £6000 Year 1
Scotland £6000 Year 1
Wales £6000 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

The course will cost £6,000 per year and can be financed through an undergraduate student loan via Student Finance England Get undergraduate student finance: step by step - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Graphic Design at MidKent College (Inc Medway School of Arts) - UCAS