Description
At Chelsea we place an emphasis on setting live projects, in collaboration with youth-oriented brands and markets. We also provide you with a comprehensive grounding in the key principles of graphic design and critical awareness.
Youll have the opportunity to work in design for print, moving image and digital media. In your first year, youll examine the wide-ranging aspects of the graphic design process and contemporary communication. And youll work on an exciting series of concept-driven projects with industry professionals. It will mean responding with analogue and digital practice, and using a range of media, all combining to inform your skillset ready for the second year.
In this next year, concepts will be positioned within a wide range of underlying contexts. And in your final year, youll underpin your practice with theory, strengthening the link between concept, client and audience. Its also an opportunity to build a portfolio combining creative innovation with design excellence.
Detailed Course Facts
Application deadline 15 Janruary 2014 Tuition fee Not specified Start date October 2015 Duration full-time 36 months Partnership Erasmus Mundus Languages Take an IELTS test
- English
Delivery mode On Campus Educational variant Full-time Intensity Flexible
Course Content
The Graphic Design Communication course explores a broad range of contemporary practice. It is primarily concerned with communicated design, underpinned by contextual theory and analysis associated with still and moving image, resulting in high levels of production excellence.
Professional context is derived from interaction with exclusive live projects and collaborations, diverse visiting tutors, a professional speaker programme and participation in national design award schemes.
Design practice works consistently with the theory programme to develop individual critical perspectives on the critical language of communication design.
The course will enable you to:
Develop knowledge of high levels of creativity across diverse disciplines within graphic media and digital media. Achieve successful employment in an increasingly expanding professional context or secure progression onto postgraduate study.
Students are invited to choose and follow their own path throughout their course of study, and are encouraged to integrate theoretical studies to inform and enrich personal practice.
Our strong links with industry are evidenced by the opportunity for students to engage in work-based learning experience and exclusive live projects, many of which lead to the offer of graduate employment.
Graduates are also supported in application onto leading postgraduate courses.
Year 1
A common studio based year for examining the design process and critically exploring contemporary design communication in all its diversity.
You will be supported in your understanding of how to approach design by experimental workshops in hand generated mark-making and print; this, alongside digital and multimedia design, will develop your interests and choices, increase your skills and, by the end of the year, begin to focus your direction.
Throughout this communal year you will be working both as an individual and in teams.
A range of field trips are made to a number of professional institutions as well as selected participation in national design competitions.
Year 2
This year draws parallels between your creativity and the professional sector, focusing your interests, choices and direction with the world of practice. This strong emphasis on professional related learning practices encourages students to work both individually and in teams.
You gain practical experience through a range of multidisciplinary, live briefs and experimental workshops introduced by clients and practitioners across a range of specialisms within contemporary design communication.
There are also opportunities for a professional placement with studios and agencies at industry's cutting edge or European and international exchanges.
Year 3
This final year focuses on participation in live projects, design competitions and national award schemes.
Collaborations with leaders in the design communication field give a sound understanding of the links between technology and the user, between creativity and the professional sector, and between theory and practice.
Innovation and self-direction combined with design excellence drive your focused, contemporary, contextual and highly individual portfolio.
English Language Requirements
IELTS band : 6
To study at this university, you have to speak English. We advice you to
take an IELTS test. More About IELTS
Requirements
Entry to BA Graphic Design Communication is highly competitive.
We select students based on the quality of your application, looking primarily at your portfolio of work and personal statement. Most successful applicants will have completed a Foundation Diploma in Art and Design (FAD). We will exceptionally consider applications from A Level or equivalent candidates presenting a portfolio which is of equivalent standard to those produced by students on Foundation (FAD) courses.
Applicants are normally expected to have achieved, or be expected to achieve, either:
- Foundation Diploma in Art and Design
- A pass in 1 GCE A level
- Passes at GCSE level in 3 subjects (grade C or above)
or
- BTEC Extended Diploma or NVQ Level 3
- Passes at GCSE level in 3 subjects (grade C or above)
or
- UAL Level 3 Pre-University Diploma and Extended Diploma in Art and Design
- Passes at GCSE level in 4 subjects (grade C or above)
In exceptional circumstances applicants may be considered if they present a portfolio of equivalent standard to a one-year Foundation course in art and design and have achieved, or expect to achieve:
- Passes in 2 GCE A Levels
- Passes at GCSE level in 3 subjects (grade C or above).
We also accept applications from students with equivalent international qualifications; e.g. International Baccalaureate or equivalent national school leaving or university entrance qualifications where a portfolio of equivalent standard to that produced by students studying on a FAD programme may be evidenced.
Applicants whose first language is not English must show proof of IELTS level 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each of the four skills. All information regarding acceptable tests, scores and exemptions from testing can be found here: English Language Requirements
International Applicants
We welcome applications from international students and will be pleased to help with the application process. To receive advice and help with your application you are invited to contact one of the University's local representatives in your own country or one of our International Student Advisors in London.
www.chelsea.arts.ac.uk/international
Work Experience
No work experience is required.
Want to improve your English level for admission?
Prepare for the program requirements with English Online by the British Council.
- ✔️ Flexible study schedule
- ✔️ Experienced teachers
- ✔️ Certificate upon completion
📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.
Related Scholarships*
- Academic Excellence Scholarship
"The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."
- Access Bursary
Bursary for UK students all subjects where the variable tuition fee rate is payable.
- Alumni Bursary
Alumni Bursary for UK Undergraduate students
* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than Chelsea College of Art and Design.
Funding
At the University of the Arts London, the annual tuition fee for 2013/14 is £9,000. You can apply for a loan to cover some or all of this amount. If you have previously attended a degree, FdA, HND or similar course your entitlement to help with tuition fees and any other support will be affected. More information can be found here but you may also need to contact a Student Adviser for advice.
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