Graphic designers are at the centre of dynamic and exciting fields of visual communication. They are communicators, problem-solvers, inventors, artists and entertainers. Great ideas are at the heart of the best graphic design and great ideas are also at the heart of this course, which encourages you to develop your own distinct and independent voice. The course is invigorated by close links with the design industry, in three important ways:

1. Leading members of London's design community regularly visit Camberwell providing insights into current and future design practices.

2. Enabling work placements at influential design/advertising agencies.

3. Providing immediate student access to new visual communication industry methods.

This has provided the course with an excellent reputation within the industry. Students have worked on projects with leading organisations and businesses such as: Nike, Showstudio, BBC, Audi, Harrods, Bloomberg, Alexander McQueen, Paul Smith, Legible London.

'Creative Review' magazine, have nominated Camberwell graphic design students for the last three years as future influential designers.

Year 1

You will explore the fundamental principles of visual communication such as: ideas and concept development, visual language structures, typography, semiotics, and research, all delivered through tutor-initiated studio and client based projects. Professional practice lectures will develop your practical skills and professional knowledge. The teaching of visual language and cultural theory and their application to areas such as branding begin to develop insights into being a professional designer. A series of key ideas lectures will introduce you to several important debates and theories that underpin contemporary art and design. You will be introduced to a range of strategies to help you develop a research methodology and reflective approach to your studies.

Year 2

You will create semi-directed projects and programmes of study, in consultation with tutors, relating to your emerging direction within graphic design. You will address the professional issues of communication by understanding the audience and cultural context of communications and learn how contemporary design agencies operate by embracing the cultural challenges of communication. You will explore the following areas: branding, marketing, motion graphics and video.

Electives - This programme is undertaken by all 2nd year BA students and offers a menu of complementary studies that allows you to broaden your enquiry both in practical terms and in relation to critical and professional contexts. There is the opportunity to strengthen your practice, deepen a particular seam of critical enquiry and expand technical skills in specific media or processes. For example: sound, animation, philosophy, curating, performance.

Year 3

You will be planning, developing and realising your individual, self-initiated programme of study. Through a choice of dissertation, work placement or live project you will explore in depth the context within which you choose to locate your practice. You will develop your ideas using an appropriate research-based methodology and work towards a completed body of work, which will prepare you for ongoing study and professional practice.

*Students holding a Foundation degree (FdA) in a related subject may be considered for the 3rd year bridging unit, which enables students to apply to the 3rd Year BA(Hons) degree courses in Graphic Design*

The vibrancy of London's design landscape is made up of Camberwell graduates who have gone on to set up their own studios including Kerr Noble, Brighten the Corners, This Is Studio and A Practice for Every Day Life. Camberwell graduates are currently working in interactive design, print based design, branding, corporate identity, product design, illustration, film/video and advertising with leading companies such as AIG, BBH, BBC, Mother, Kerr Noble, Pentagram, Neville Brody, Airside, GTF, Airside, Peter Anderson studio and Why Not Associates.

Entry Requirements for BA Graphic Design

Portfolio of work

A foundation course/ National Diploma/AVCE/ Advanced GNVQ or equivalent

Pass in 1 GCE A Level

Passes at GCSE level in 3 subjects (grade C or above)

EU/International students must show proof of equivalent qualification and IELTS 6.0 in English on enrolment

Applications are welcome from students returning to education after a break and the College takes into consideration prior learning, alternative qualifications and experience

Entry Requirements for students wishing to apply to Bridging unit to join 3rd Year BA Gaphic

FdA graduates must be experienced in Graphic Design and demonstrate competence to an appropriate level to enter the Honours-level year, and demonstrate their willingness and readiness to undertake extended academic writing

FdA graduates must have achieved or be expected to achieve a Merit or above on completion of the FdA course and must show proof of an IELTS score of 6.0, if English is not their first language

A candidate's suitability will be explored at interview and through the submission of a portfolio of their work. The following selection criteria will apply for the 3rd year bridging unit.

Candidates/port folios must show evidence of:

1. The understanding and application of subject knowledge and underlying principles.
2. Management of learning through reflection, planning, self-direction, subject engagement and commitment.
3. Clarity of purpose; skills in the selected media; awareness and adoption of appropriate conventions; sensitivity to the needs of the audience.
4. Systematic identification and investigation of appropriate sources.

You need to apply through the UCAS online application system. You can complete your UCAS application from anywhere that has internet access.

All Camberwell College of Arts UCAS Course Codes can be found on the course 'At a Glance' tab or on the UCAS website.

Our University code is UAL.

Our College Code is U65.

There is no 'Campus Code' for Camberwell College of Arts.

For further information about UCAS, or their application procedure, please contact them directly.

T: +44 (0)870 1122211
E: enq@ucas.ac.uk

For any other information please contact Camberwell College of Arts.

T: 020 7514 6302
E: enquiries@camberwell.arts.ac.uk

How to apply to the Bridging Programme for entry to 3rd Year Graphic Design

Students that meet the selection criteria (detailed on the Entry Requirements tab) can apply for the Bridging Unit which enables entry to the 3rd Year of the BA Graphic Design course.

To apply download an Application form, AND a Reference form complete and return both to the address on the application form.

Applications should be received no later than 19 March 2010

Interviews will normally take place w/c 12 April 2010

For the interview you should bring your portfolio of work and any other art and design work that may be appropriate. At interview the tutors will discuss your personal statement, portfolio of work and your motivation and career aspirations with you.