Course summary

BA (Hons) Graphic and Media Design integrates a range of skills with creative concepts and interdisciplinary practice embedded in communication design. You'll develop the confidence to explore and question a broad range of design opportunities, including those arising from emerging technologies and diverse directions of design. You’ll gain skills for practice-based and research learning so you can make meaningful contributions to the local and global landscape of contemporary design practice. We’re committed to acknowledging the rich diversity within the cohort and recognise the importance of embracing this as a catalyst for growth, learning and collaboration. You'll have opportunities to engage in collaborative projects that not only broaden your horizons but also equip you with crucial skills in teamwork and intercultural communication. We'll support you to produce independent and collaborative work across a range of media, so that you graduate ready to work in graphic and media design. Why choose this course at London College of Communication • Established: One of the first graphic design courses in the world, you’ll join a tradition of graphic designers who have led in the field • Flexible/personalised study path: You’ll study core skills and have the chance to structure your learning with guidance from specialist tutors. Current options include activism, identity design, data visualisation, editorial design, coding, interaction, motion design, social design, three-dimensional design and type design • Industry engagement: The course invites industry partners, including our graduates, to lead live briefs and workshops, portfolio and Q&A sessions. You’ll gain insights into contemporary industry practices and benefit from invaluable networking opportunities. Recent collaborators and clients include Nonsense creative agency, Studio Above and Below, Influx Press, GF Smith and Grenfell Athletic • Employability: Graduates stand out as highly sought-after professionals due to their creativity and innovation, adaptability, technical proficiency, research skills, critical thinking and strong communication skills. This unique combination will position you as highly employable, well-prepared to excel in diverse roles • Design School community: You’ll join our vibrant community and collaborate on projects to develop your professional practice and make a positive impact. You’ll leave with the capacity to tackle pressing injustices in the face of the climate emergency What to expect • Core Skills: The first year will cover the foundations of design, visual communication, graphic media and technologies • New and emerging technologies: As you progress through the course, you’ll develop new specialisms and experimental practices in new and emerging technologies • Theories and ideas of graphic design and visual cultures: We’ll introduce you to these and how to use them in your practical work • Briefs and Projects: You’ll learn to work individually and in teams, responding to a variety of briefs from a professional context • Feedback: We use dialogic feedback activities covering guidance, development opportunities and constructive feedback during the course and assessment. This is an integral part of your educational journey, ensuring your progress is constantly nurtured • Self-development: We'll support you to develop your practice, position, profile, and portfolio. You’ll structure your learning and future career through industry briefs and collaborative work, subject-specialist tutors and self-directed and tutor-authored projects Industry experience and opportunities You have the opportunity to work on live projects as well as take placements through our extensive alumni and professional network. Previous and current partners include: The Design Museum, Diabetes UK, British Film Institute (BFI), Interbrand, Dorling Kindersley, Pentagram, Apple, International Society of Typographic Designers (ISTD), NHS, and Moleskine.