The BA (Hons) Graphic Design at Arts University Bournemouth is your pathway to mastering the art of design communication, empowering you to inform, educate, delight, and persuade across diverse social, cultural, technological, and ecological contexts. You will delve into the core principles, processes, and knowledge essential for impactful graphic design, cultivating cognitive, creative, and technical proficiencies through a blend of theory and practice. This undergraduate degree is crafted for those eager to explore the broader dimensions of visual arts and excel in communicating across a spectrum of media, including screen, print, and interactive platforms.
This full-time, on-campus undergraduate degree is studied over three years, with each academic level progressively building your expertise. In your first year, you will gain exposure to a wide array of graphic design skills, developing your practical abilities and written communication. As you advance, you will learn to align creative objectives with critical frameworks, undertake self-initiated projects, and deepen your research into contemporary design practices. Your final year culminates in a Major Project, designed to serve as a launchpad into your professional career, alongside an Investigative Study unit for advanced independent research, preparing you for employment or further postgraduate study.