Graphic Design (Hons) Leeds Beckett University

Overview

Develop your own creative approach to the study and practice of graphic design. You’ll work on a combination of brief-led and self-initiated projects.

As part of this Graphic Design (Hons) course from Leeds Beckett University , you’ll:

• Explore a wide spectrum of disciplines including design for print, illustration, photography, typography, animation and moving image

• Undertake national and international competition briefs which are externally assessed by industry professionals and academics

• Discover your strengths and develop your individual style

• Have the opportunity to gain professional mentoring from visiting practitioners from diverse fields of communication design

• Engage with organised studio visits alongside external exhibitions and events

• Showcase your projects to the public and impress industry by exhibiting your work at the end of your final year

• Drive your own learning and set your own targets, as you would in the workplace

Career opportunities:

In an increasingly visual world, more industries are finding a purpose for graphic design, including the fashion, television, film and advertising industries. You could work in the development of online content or in other design areas such as architecture. Your flexible approach, entrepreneurial flair and ability to generate ideas and projects will make you a valuable addition to any team. You could also continue your studies on one of the postgraduate degrees. Job roles could include:

• Graphic designer

• Creative artworker

• Digital designer

• Editorial designer

• Motion graphic designer

• Animator

• Packaging designer

• Fashion designer