BA (Hons) Creative Practitioner - Graphics Top-up Degree (awarded by UCLan)
Start Date | 09/09/2024
Time/Day | TBA
Is this course for me?
The course provides the opportunity for you to immerse yourself in your creative practice.You will follow graphics as a specific creative industry pathway and will research and develop your own practice.
The course culminates in a Final Exhibition to demonstrate your creativity and refined skills.
ALIGNED WITH INDUSTRY
You will visit design consultants and advertising agencies with the opportunity to work alongside local design practitioners.
WORK PLACEMENTS
You will work on live assignments and may take up an industry placement to develop your full potential.
INDUSTRY RELEVANT
Our networks with graphics industry leaders include global consultancy Pentagram and Manchester creative agency Absolute.
As part of the Greater Manchester Institute of Technology (GMIoT) we have access to the partner employer network.
INDUSTRY STANDARD FACILITIES
Industry standard equipment includes the latest cloud-based software and a large format printer in a graphics studio which replicates the real working environment.
EXPERIENCE OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM
Trips to design studios at home and abroad are subsidised by the University Centre Advantage Scheme, this has in the past year included a visit to Lisbon where students met with industry professionals.
What will I study?
• Research and Creative Experimentation for the Industrial Practitioner
• Professional Practice for the Creative Industries
• Business Awareness and Enterprise Project
• Final Exhibition
How long is the course?
How will I be assessed?
What qualifications do I need?
What can I progress onto?
You may go on to work for web-based or traditional agencies across the UK. Some take up freelance work as a graphic designer.
Other Information
You will be taught by tutors have a wide range of professional experience in branding and typography, with some continuing to work as freelance designers.
Course Fees
Interior Designers
Interior designers plan, direct and undertake the creation of designs for interior spaces, procure materials and oversee implementation of the plans.
Requirements: Honours, Bachelor's degree
Opportunities
What could you earn
Typical Tasks
- Ensures building and safety regulations are adhered to.
- Hires staff and oversees project progress.
- Sources fixtures, furniture and other necessary materials.
- Establishes estimated costs, specifies materials and provides detailed drawing of the agreed design.
- Advises on colours and the materials to be used,.
- Prepares designs to meet the client's needs and draws up sketches for consideration by the client.
- Liaises with client to determine the purpose, cost, and scope of the project, which may include the entire building or one room such as the kitchen or bathroom.
Knowledge
Skills
Course fees shown are per annum for University Centre courses. Courses lasting longer than one year, fees will be payable per year.
All other courses show the total fees payable for the course.
If you need advice on any financial support that may be available to you, please contact us on applications@wigan-leigh.ac.uk or phone 01942 761111
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