This course addresses contemporary approaches to branding, advertising and graphic design and explores these through a range of different media and processes. Key design industry practitioners contributed to the development of this course so that the methodologies taught and explored reflect as closely as possible current working practices. There is a need for a constant process of review and evaluation in order to maintain an awareness of emerging trends within the fast moving world of communication design and as result the course curriculum is regularly updated.

This course is aimed at students who wish to study branding, advertising and graphic design with a strong practical and vocational focus, engaging with real professional contexts through work-based learning and work placement. This course is at the forefront of the development of innovative approaches to work based learning within Higher Education.

This takes various forms:

1. A 'Simulated Design Studio'. The studio that the students work in resembles as closely as possible a professional work environment. Students work in teams and develop presentation and communication skills.

2. Students also take part in visits to design studios such as Bibliotheque, Value & Service, North and Bear.

3. Live Projects. Students take real design jobs through to production while on the course. Clients have included University of the Arts London, the Federation of Irish Societies, Creative Camberwell and the Camberwell Arts Festival. Students also work on simulated live projects delivered by design companies, including branding consultants Moving Brands.

4. Work Placements. Students are required to complete a work placement or live project. The following studios have provided placements for the students: Bear; Vogue; Marmalade; TwoByTwo; Dazed & Confused; 300 Million; Kino; R Design; Coley Porter Bell; FiveFootSix; Front Magazine; Point Blank; Creative Leap and Browns.

For more information please contact Derek Yates - d.yates@camberwell.arts.ac.uk

Year 1

You will develop an understanding of working processes related to the development of design strategies for print, 3D, sequential and interactive media. You will also take part in a work-based learning unit, which involves detailed research into current working practice through contact with design industry partners. The course provides you with regular contact with industry partners through live projects and work-based learning. You will also take part in workshops, seminars and visits with industry practitioners as well as a work placement or live project.

Year 2

In the final stage of this course you will complete a four to six week work placement and embark on a 10 week individual programme of study, devised in consultation with your tutors. You will build a portfolio of work aimed at an appropriate area of employment or, if you wish to continue your studies.

The course runs alongside the current FdA Illustration, which has a focus towards sequence and interaction. You will work with students from this course and take part in a shared programme of lectures, seminars and workshops that involve contextual studies, professional practice and software inductions.

*Students holding a Foundation degree (FdA) 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*

You will be ready to enter the design industry, working with print, 3D, sequential or interactive media. Recent graduates have been employed by Front Magazine, the BBC, FiveFootSix, Sense Worldwide, Goose, Kino, Conde Nast and Redwood Publishing.

*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*

• Portfolio of work.
• 1 GCE A Level or equivalent
• 3 GCSEs (grade C or above)
  
• EU/International students must show proof of equivalent qualification and IELTS 5.5 in English on enrolment
  
• Applications are welcome from students who are returning to education after a break and have evidence of related experience/prior learning .

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

*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* Please see BA Graphic Design course page for more information.