The Communication Design - Graphics, Illustration, Photography BA (Hons) at Robert Gordon University is your gateway to a dynamic career in visual communication. This undergraduate degree is crafted for aspiring creatives who are passionate about shaping messages through graphics, illustration, and photography. You will explore the critical and technical skills necessary to thrive in diverse communication design professions, understanding how visual design culture and context influence your work. This course provides a robust foundation for those ready to develop their creative, critical, and technical abilities in a studio-based environment.
You will study this course full-time on campus over four years, beginning with a foundation year in Art and Design to broaden your creative practice. In subsequent years, you will engage in project-based learning, responding to live briefs and developing your specialism in graphic design, illustration, or photography through increasing self-direction. The final year culminates in a significant body of work and portfolio, showcased at the annual Degree Show. You will graduate with the practical skills and professional awareness to pursue opportunities in design studios, agencies, or as an independent creative practitioner.