Graphic Design (with placement year) BA (Hons)

This course offers the opportunity to become creatively capable, critically informed, professionally aware, and culturally sensitive. You will work individually and collaboratively to produce extraordinary work in a modern studio environment.<br/><br/>We offer all our students a unique and engaging learning environment. Investigation takes place practically through materials and process, theoretically through research and analysis, and is rooted in professional practice.<br/><br/>The relationship between critical theory, professional contexts, and design is vital. Problem-solving encourages increasingly individual exploration of processes and techniques. Student have access to studio space equipped with industry standard tools and technology, and a wide range of other workshops and specialist equipment.<br/><br/>Collaboration is central to our ethos and essential in developing design practice that has a readiness for professional application. We believe that an understanding of the collaborative role of the designer and appreciation of the interdisciplinary nature of contemporary design is significant for a successful engagement with the creative industries.<br/><br/>Our links with studios and agencies are extensive and external engagement is a course strength. Experts run workshops on professional and practice-based specialisms, give studio talks and lectures, and portfolio surgeries. Live briefs are also set by studios, individual practitioners, and organisations within the wider creative sector and beyond.<br/><br/>We encourage engagement with the creative sector, which develops the confidence and understanding to allow you to make informed decisions about the future, whether preparing for this exciting industry or further study.<br/><br/>*The placement year is subject to approval.

It's time to unleash your creativity at Leeds Arts University. <br/><br/>Think expert tutors, specialist resources and freedom to experiment. Leeds Arts isn't just a university, it's a place where your creative visions come to life. <br/><br/>Each undergraduate course offers unique opportunities for you to grow, collaborate and innovate. Fashion designers have access to state-of-the-art cutting, printing, pressing and dyeing facilities, as well as the chance to exhibit their work on the runway. Cinematographers and filmmakers can capture their ideas on 4k cameras, industry-standard sound kits and green screens. And musicians can find their voice in the 24-track analogue/digital recording studio, sound-proofed instrumental rooms, high-tech computer suites and more.<br/><br/>Whatever your creative disciplines, you'll have access to the latest technologies along with comprehensive careers advice and guidance. Leeds Arts offer professional development modules on undergraduate courses to give you a taster of working life. You'll get the chance to network, learn and build an impressive CV. Apply today!