Graphic Design and Illustration with Foundation Year
Liverpool John Moores University
Graphic Design and Illustration with Foundation Year
Course Summary
The BA (Hons) Graphic Design and Illustration with Foundation Year at Liverpool John Moores University has a well established reputation for developing innovative designers and illustrators, highly sought after by employers in this exciting but competitive sector.
- Students can access study abroad opportunities and prizes for overseas travel
- Diverse range of graphic arts covered including graphic design, illustration, printmaking, photography, animation, motion graphics and interactive design
- You will have opportunities to work with and be taught by renowned graphic designers, illustrators and professionals from the creative industries
- Opportunities to participate in ‘live’ projects, work collaboratively or in teams, and attend freelance and networking events
- Study in state-of-the-art facilities in the RIBA award-winning, Stirling Prize-nominated John Lennon Art and Design Building
Course Details - Modules
Please visit the Liverpool John Moores University website for detailed module information.
Course Details – Assessment Method
You will be assessed via a range of different methods.
Most of your assessment will be in the form of a portfolio of finished work, with supporting sketchbooks and blogs of research and
development work. You will also be expected to write some essays, reviews, proposals and a
research project.
Practical work accounts for 75% of your marks and 25% for written work.
Constructive feedback is vital in helping you to identify your strengths as well as the areas where you may need to put in more work. It is provided verbally during reviews and and critiques of practical projects interim reviews.
At the end of each module, you will receive written feedback with an indication of your marks within three weeks of submitting work, although this may take longer if the marks go through an external moderation and approval process.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.
How to Apply
26 January 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:
A005
Institution code:
L51
Campus Name:
Liverpool John Moores University
Campus code:
Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Foundation
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
Minimum number of A Levels required: 2
Subject specific requirements: To include an Art/Design subject if no other Level 3 Art/Design qualifications taken
Is general studies acceptable? Yes
Are AS level awards acceptable? Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications
Average A Level offer: DDD
Maximum AS Level points accepted: 20
Additional information: Foundation Studies (Art and Design, and Art, Design & Media accepted.
What are we looking for?
An enthusiasm for art & Design based subjects
Capable of discussing Art & Design issues and influences
Visual awareness and communication
The ability to analyse and reflectively criticise
While we take many students who are already certain about their eventual pathway through the programme it is not necessary at this stage for students to have made up their mind. We are more interested in ideas, attitude and students' approach to making work and less interested in technical prowess. Sketchbooks, reference and research work are as important as finished project work at interview.
Assessment of suitability to the course will be undertaken by review of a portfolio of work and interview. Further information about the interview process can be found on our course page.
Applications are welcomed from mature and non-standard applicants, who will be considered on an individual basis.
Overseas applicants will be considered in line with normal entry requirements.
Access to Higher Education Diploma acceptability: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications
Further information: Minimum of 24 Merits and 21 Passes or any other combination equivalent to 72 UCAS Tariff points in Art & Design
International Baccalaureate: Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications
Additional information: Applicants are required to have Level 3 qualification in Art/Design
Extended diploma (QCF): Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications
Extended diploma subjects / grades required: MMP in an Art/Design subject required if no other Level 3 Art/Design qualification taken
Prior to starting the programme applicants must have obtained grade 4 or grade C or above in English Language and Mathematics GCSE or an approved alternative qualification below:
• Key Skills Level 2 in English/ Maths
• NVQ Level 2 Functional skills in Maths and English Writing and or Reading
• Skills for Life Level 2 in Numeracy/English
• Higher Diploma in Maths/ English
• Functional skills level 2 in Maths/ English
• Northern Ireland Essential Skills Level 2 in Communication or Application of Number
• Wales Essential Skills Level 2 in Communication or Application of Number
Are functional skills acceptable? Yes
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
Test
Grade
AdditionalDetails
English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.
Unistats information
Student satisfaction :
91%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
72%
Go onto work and study:
96%
Fees and funding
England
9250.0
Year 1
Northern Ireland
9250.0
Year 1
Scotland
9250.0
Year 1
Wales
9250.0
Year 1
International
11000.0
Year 1
Additional Fee Information
All figures are subject to yearly increases. Tuition fees are subject to parliamentary approval. The above fees are for 2021/22. Fees for 2022/23 are to be provided.
Provider information
Egerton Court (Headquarters)
2 Rodney Street
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Liverpool
L1 2UA
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