BA (Hons) in Design (Visual Communications)

What is Visual Communication?

Visual Communication is often referred to as graphic design and it embraces symbols, type and images that appear in the commercial public domain.

Graphic designers work across a wide variety of print and screen disciplines and the end result is normally a creative output in 2D format. With the arrival of digital and mobile technology, visual communication now includes visual media, information design and screen-based design. 

What is the BA (Hons) in Design (Visual Communications)?

This is a four year degree course, which prepares students for employment in the advertising and design area.

The course reflects academic and creative input, which is required for the dynamic nature of commercial graphic design. The degree has been designed to be innovative, consisting of studio practice, design history, marketing, legal and visual culture.  The practice-based elements of the course include graphic design/typography in print and design, illustration, together with printmaking, digital media and photography

Special Feature of the Course

The primary learning curve is to develop strong creativity that will result in building confidence through experimentation. Other special features include legal aspects and entrepreneurial development.

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