Graphic Design BA (Hons)

Combining practical design skills with creative problem-solving, this course offers a solid foundation in contemporary forms of visual communication. It explores all contexts where graphic design is found such as digital content; interface design; web and social media; editorial design; print and publishing; moving image; visual identity; typography; and graphic illustration and engages with important themes like the climate emergency and social justice. <br/><br/>**Facilities and Specialist Equipment**<br/>- Spacious studios and facilities in Alexon House, the previous home of the Alexon and Eastex fashion company.<br/><br/><br/>- Excellent studio facilities including screen printing, large format printing and RISO printing, and photo studio. <br/><br/><br/>- Mac computers with access to Creative Cloud, Dragonframe and TB Paint software. <br/><br/><br/>- Creative Cloud for personal use. <br/><br/><br/>- Equipment including drawing tablets; cameras; C-stands; and coloured gels. <br/><br/><br/>- 360° green-screen room with motion-capture suit.<br/><br/><br/>**Partnerships and Collaborations**<br/>- The course partners with a graphics arts course at MSA University in Cairo, Egypt, for international student collaboration. <br/><br/><br/>- Projects collaborations include with Luton Town Football Club, the NHS and Luton Council.<br/><br/><br/>**Your Student Experience**<br/>- Develop a reflective, outward-looking approach to design challenges, and become adept at using a variety of platforms from digital to print, moving image to illustration. <br/><br/><br/>- Gain a solid knowledge of the cultural, critical and creative contexts of contemporary practice including how social media has transformed the role of the graphic designer. <br/><br/><br/>- Take the opportunity to work on live projects through national competitions and awards such as D&AD, RSA Student Awards and Penguin Design Award, alongside local collaborations and University-wide initiatives. <br/><br/><br/>- Intern at our in-house alumni-led studio, Guildford Street Press, and get live experience working on projects for external clients. <br/><br/><br/>- Attend weekly World of Work guest talks from a wide range of creative-industry professionals, who share insights into finding your first job in fashion and establishing yourself as an independent creative.  <br/><br/><br/>- Enhance your studies with regular field trips to Somerset House, Tate Museum and the Design Museum.<br/>