To break into the competitive but rewarding graphic design industry, you’ll need an exciting portfolio, excellent subject knowledge, the skills to use the latest professional equipment and technology – and your own unique flair in creatively solving communication problems. So, if you’re looking for a graphic design foundation course that will develop your skills and confidence in a supportive, dynamic environment then look no further. Your introductory year will give you the technical expertise and knowledge to progress to our highly respected undergraduate programme. Following your foundation year, our hands-on course is designed to take you to your creative limits and graduate with the confidence, experience and skills that are so sought after by employers in this highly selective but exciting industry. **Why Choose University of Cumbria** Our aim is to give you the professional experience of being a graphic designer before you even graduate. So, you’ll take on real-world, innovative project briefs, done to profession-expected timescales, and with a minimum of 25 in total, you’ll compile an impressive portfolio. You’ll also meet many renowned industry professionals and have the opportunity to showcase your work in London. - Art and Design ranks 3rd for Student Satisfaction in the North West (Complete University Guide 2021) - Small classes mean we get to know you well and provide plentiful, detailed, personal feedback throughout your studies - Practical demonstrations, visits and feedback from professional designers - Our excellent industry links give you good networking opportunities, boosting your job prospects and you can also exhibit at a London graduate showcase - Annual international visits - Our annual Futures Festival – a three-day event offering you the opportunity to hear from industry professionals, get involved in networking and meet potential employers - Quality of life – our specialist Arts Campus is set in beautiful parkland just a short walk from Carlisle’s vibrant city centre and don’t forget the Lake District is on our doorstep - 80% of your studies will be practical, so you’re not just learning, you’re doing graphic design - You can use any of our well-equipped workshop facilities including print-making, 3D printing, laser-cutting, photography and animation suites - Become ‘part of the family’ and create a base in our huge, modern and professionally-equipped studio - Use the latest technology and Adobe Creative Cloud, software that you’ll use in industry - All tutors are experts in graphic design, magazine design, illustration and typography - Experience a wide variety of design disciplines so you can find and then focus on your specialities You’ll learn the basic skills from idea visualisation to up-to-date multi-media practice on our dynamic course, allowing you to produce exciting designs across a wide range of traditional and digital media. We’ll help you to build a portfolio to wow future employers, along with the confidence and creative skills necessary to stand out from the crowd as a professional designer when applying for a job.

Foundation year - Compulsory modules: Visual Literacy, Technical Processes, Applied Visual Practice, Design Cultures. Year one - Compulsory Modules: Design Fundamentals, Design in Context 1, Communicating Ideas, Thinking through Image-Making. Year two - Compulsory modules: Principles of Graphic Design, Principles of Multimedia, Exploration of Graphic Design, Design in Context 2. Year three - Compulsory modules: Graphic Design Application, Professional Context, Graphic Design Practice, Professional Practice.

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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.

Course code: W215

Institution code: C99

Campus Name: Carlisle - Brampton Road

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The following entry points are available for this course:

Foundation

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If you are over 21 and returning to study after being in relevant employment for a minimum of 3 years and do not meet the published entry requirements for Year 1 of our degree courses, please do not assume you are not qualified to join us. Our experienced Admissions and Academic staff will review your prior qualifications and professional experience to support your application. The Integrated Foundation Year programmes support your return to education and are specifically designed for students who have the ability to study for a degree but may not have all the necessary qualifications, skills or experience to join the degree in Year 1. Contact our Course Enquiries Team for more information.

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Student satisfaction : 88%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 65%

Go onto work and study: 90%

EU	8760.0	Year 1
England	6125.0	Year 1
Northern Ireland	6125.0	Year 1
Scotland	6125.0	Year 1
Wales	6125.0	Year 1
International	8760.0	Year 1

These fees are for the first year only. For years 2 - 4, the BA or BSc fee will apply. Visit www.cumbria.ac.uk/studentfinance for more information about student fees and finance, and for details about our alumni discount.

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