11May
UndergraduateCourse summary
A strong vocational programme with outstanding industry links nationally, our Graphic Design course will equip you with all the skills you’ll need to be a designer of the next century. Our graduates are visually literate and leave the course technically able to cope with the demands of a fast-moving industry. You will: Gain experience and develop knowledge of a broad range of graphic design and multimedia techniques. Cover areas such as advertising, typography, editorial, packaging, branding, web design, installation design, mobile communications and motion graphics. Have opportunities to work on ‘live briefs’ through our industry contacts enabling you to develop your problem-solving skills to fulfil a client brief. Enjoy visits to design exhibitions, museums and conferences. Be challenged to think about your practice, and how you may embrace new opportunities, collaborate with others, take risks, solve problems and adapt to different and innovative ways of working professionally in the creative industries area. *Study a course that has been ranked 5th in Wales as part of the Art & Design subject league table for Teaching Quality in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023. *Subject area ranked 5th out of Welsh universities for the teaching on my course in the Design Studies subject league tables, National Student Survey (NSS) 2022
Modules
YEAR 1 (FOUNDATION YEAR) MODULES Introduction to Art and Design Introduction to Applied Art Introduction to Fine Art Creative Thinking The Skills You Need Contextual Studies YEAR 2 (LEVEL 4) Your creative practice modules introduce you to your subject area of design that starts with a broad base with an emphasis on creating ideas and solving design problems using a variety of design and media production processes in a multidisciplinary environment of learning and teaching. The shared learning environment enables you to learn from working alongside each other, especially during induction and early modules such as ‘Introductory Subject Studies’. These aim to provide a firm foundation of experience on which to build. The team assignments are particularly successful in helping you to make friends and open your mind to the philosophy of the Design programmes. Work will be viewed periodically during modules and critically analysed through group discussion. Emphasis will be placed on your individual learning and you will receive a broad range of assignments within your subject area. These will analyse and explore the language of art and design, principles and processes, forms of communication and media techniques in staged progression through the first year. MODULES Contextual Studies 1 Creative Futures 1 Introductory Subject Studies Principles and Processes Ideas and Concepts Media and Techniques YEAR 3 (LEVEL 5) There is increased flexibility, enabling you the freedom to develop expressive aspects and abilities through choice of assignments in accordance with the philosophy of the programmes, developing your own critical research and intellectual skills. You are expected to take more responsibility for your own learning, action planning, evaluating your development through your ideas and concepts, reflective journals, and personal development planning. MODULES Contextual Studies 2 Creative Futures 2 Extended Practice Practice in Context Specialist Study YEAR 4 (LEVEL 6) Very often the negotiated study modules may take the form of commissioned, outside client or competition based work that adds relevance from an industrial and professional standpoint. The work will form a showcase that may culminate in an exhibition, but ultimately becomes your portfolio and passport to employment. MODULES Contextual Studies 3 Creative Futures 3 Negotiated Study 1 The information listed in this section is an overview of the academic content of the programme that will take the form of either core or option modules. Modules are designated as core or option in accordance with professional body requirements and internal academic framework review, so may be subject to change.
Assessment method
There is continuous assessment throughout the course. We will advise you on your level of attainment and direct you towards a strategy for further progression on the programme. TEACHING AND LEARNING Wrexham Glyndŵr University is committed to supporting our students to maximise their academic potential. We offer workshops and support sessions in areas such as academic writing, effective note-making and preparing for assignments. Students can book appointments with academic skills tutors dedicated to helping deal with the practicalities of university work. Our student support section has more information on the help available. You will find your learning process a coherent one, which will emphasise the relationship between the various modules you will study and the assignments within them. The overall philosophy of our programme is based on student-centred learning and will provide you with the opportunity to utilise and extend your experience in a supportive environment. At the outset of the programme you will be expected to take responsibility for your own learning and to be proactively engaged in a variety of teaching and learning processes. The programme is structured to enable you to work in an interdisciplinary manner, to be flexible and enable you to develop individually. Your experience will also be supported by a personal tutor/tutorial system Independent learning is an important aspect of all modules as it enables students to develop both their subject specific and key skills. Independent learning is promoted through the feedback given to students, which takes several forms including small group and one-to-one discussions.
How to apply
This course has limited vacancies, and is no longer accepting applications from some students. See the list below for where you normally live, to check if you’re eligible to apply.
EU
Wales
England
International
Scotland
Northern Ireland
Republic of Ireland
25Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- W290
- Institution code:
- G53
- Campus name:
- Wrexham
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
International applicants
This course is not currently available to those requiring a Tier 4 visa to study in the UK.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 48 - 72 points
A level - EEE - DDD
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - PPP - MPP
Access to HE Diploma
Scottish Higher
AS
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MP - MM
Scottish Advanced Higher
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
Extended Project
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Leaving Certificate - Ordinary Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
Wrexham Glyndwr University takes into account a variety of qualifications and experience when considering applications to our programmes. If you are unsure if the qualifications you currently hold will be accepted for entry, or if you're not sure you'll achieve the required UCAS Tariff points, please contact us at [email protected] for further advice and guidance.
Additional entry requirements
Interview
Portfolio
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9000 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9000 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9000 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9000 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Wrexham University
Plas Coch
Mold Road
Wrexham
LL11 2AW