Graphic Communication FdA
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Overview
Graphic Communication offers a comprehensive range of practical design modules delivered by leading graphic design practitioners. Based at Sussex Coast College Hastings you can choose to specialise in print or web in year 2. Students have recently won numerous international design awards with projects for Toni & Guy, Kenzo, Howies, Brylcream, Tetley Tea, D&AD, Buckingham Palace, Grazia magazine and Channel 4's Skins.
Course duration
Full-time: 2 years
Part-time: 4 years
UCAS code W215
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Course content
Course structure
Challenging and intensive, this course also allows you to undertake additional work to support your studies. Professional practice is a key feature of the course with all students taking work experience in year 2. Placements usually take place in Hastings, Brighton or London but have also taken place overseas in New York and Japan.
You will also benefit from the college's membership with Design & Art Direction (D&AD), our close links with the Young Creative Network (YCN) and connections with professional design consultancies in Hastings, Brighton and London.
Areas of study
You will cover a broad introduction to graphic communication in year 1 of the course with modules such as Ideas Generation, Typography, Design for Web and Communicating with Images (which includes illustration), Cultural and Critical Studies and an exciting range of related workshops. Year 2 offers the opportunity to develop individual specialisms, participate in design competitions and develop business awareness and work-related skills through projects and work experience. You will be encouraged throughout both years to develop outcomes that demonstrate your appreciation and skills using both traditional/paper-based and computer-orientated methodology and mediums.
Syllabus
Year 1
Personal/Professional Development
Ideas Generation and Development
2D Graphic Communication
Typography and Letterform
Web Design
Communicating with Images
Cultural and Critical StudiesYear 2
Professional Practice
2D and 3D Graphic Communication
Web-based pathway - Design for Web, and Interactive Design
Print-based pathway - Design for Print, and Packaging and Surface Design
Cultural and Critical Studies
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Entry requirements
Typical entry requirements
individual offers may varyUCAS tariff:
120 points, from a minimum of one 6-unit qualification in G/VCE Art and Design or BTEC National Awards in Art and Design. Level 3 Key Skills and General Studies excluded.International Baccalaureate:
individual assessment.QAA-approved access course:
acceptable; subject-specific units.GCSE (minimum grade C):
at least three subjects including English language and mathematics or a science.For non-native speakers of English:
IELTS 6.0 overall, 6.0 in writing.Other:
Art ad Design foundation diploma. Intervew and portfolio review. Accredited prior learning. Accredited prior experience. -
Location
Location
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Career opportunities
Graduates usually either progress to employment in graphic design consultancies or opt to undertake an additional year to gain an honours degree. This additional year, offered at Sussex Coast College Hastings, is subject to interview.
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Fees and costs
The fees listed here are for full-time courses beginning in the academic year 2012-13. Further tuition fees are payable for each subsequent year of study.
The tuition fee you have to pay depends on a number of factors including the kind of course you take, and whether you study full- or part-time. If you are studying part-time you will normally be charged on a pro rata basis depending on the number of modules you take. Different rules apply to research degrees - please contact the Doctoral College for advice.
To help you plan for your time here we will be providing further information about what is included in your tuition fee, and any optional costs you may need to budget for, later in the autumn.
Our website wwww.brighton.ac.uk/money provides advice about funding and scholarships as well as further information about fees and advice on international and island fee paying status.
FdA Graphic Communication [S2FS004] UK/EU (Full Time) For advice on fees for this course please contact fees@brighton.ac.uk, +44/0 1273 642449. Island Students (Full Time) For advice on fees for this course please contact fees@brighton.ac.uk, +44/0 1273 642449. International (Full Time) For advice on fees for this course please contact fees@brighton.ac.uk, +44/0 1273 642449. -
More details
This course is indirectly funded by the University of Brighton. This means that you will be taught at Sussex Coast College in Hastings and have access to all the facllities and support the college offers.
You will also have access to student services and support offered by the University of Brighton, including: sports and learning facilities on all campuses; membership of student societies and sports teams; student advice services and financial support including income-related bursaries and university scholarships.