Description
The Graphic Design program focuses on nurturing talent, building confidence, and developing design skills essential for success in the creative industries. The course boasts excellent facilities, award-winning students and alumni, and a strong emphasis on employability and cutting-edge professional skills. The teaching staff, with backgrounds in graphic design, branding, illustration, exhibition design, web/mobile interface design, and more, integrate industry insights directly into their teaching. Guest speakers further enrich the student experience, ensuring alignment with the needs of the dynamic graphic design industry. In Stage 3 of the program, students deepen their skills through in-depth projects that require advanced creative, technical, research, and presentation abilities.
They develop a professional approach to their work, define personal areas of interest, and explore critical theories of graphic design. Emphasis is placed on understanding the use of text and image in society to effectively communicate messages. Key learning outcomes at Stage 3 include: Continued development of skills in various subject areas. Advancement of technical and creative abilities. Exploration of graphic design history, theories, culture, and context. Engagement with professional practice and work experience. Critical evaluation and interpretation of concepts into graphic communication. Targeting specific audiences with design work. Learning real-world techniques used in graphic design. Developing a career-focused approach to studies that informs creative and professional direction.
Level Award
Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
Conferring Institution
University of Sunderland (UK)
Career Pathways
Upon successful completion of the course, students are eligible to progress to the Master of Arts Visual Practice
Career Opportunities:
- Graphic Designer
- Brand Identity Designer
- Advertising Designer
- Layout Artist
- Illustrator
- Print Designer
- Web Designer
- Visual Designer
Minimum Entry Requirements
CCAMT’s Advanced Diploma in a related field.
OR
Academic Achievement:
Successful completion of a Foundation degree or at least two-thirds of an undergraduate degree (equivalent to 120 UK credits per year), which demonstrates substantial higher education study.
Professional Experience:
Option 1: A minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience in the same industry for those who have completed 2 years or more of college/university education. This experience should be directly related to the program of study and demonstrate the application of academic knowledge in a practical setting.
Option 2: For applicants with less academic progression, a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience, acknowledging the value of practical experience in compensating for the lesser duration of formal education.
Supplementary Requirements:
- Professional References: Two professional references from individuals who can attest to the applicant’s professional capabilities and relevance of their work experience to the intended field of study.
- Personal Statement: A comprehensive personal statement detailing academic interests, professional experience, reasons for pursuing the program, and career objectives.
- Proof of Continuous Professional Development: Documentation of additional qualifications, professional development, certifications, or training relevant to the field of study, highlighting an ongoing commitment to learning.
- Additional requirement: Dependent on program’s requirements such as audition or portfolio submissions ;
AND
- Minimum age: 19 years old
- The student will need to submit a statement of purpose, creative portfolio.
- Other qualifications which will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
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Minimum Language Proficiency Requirements
Language Proficiency Requirements
Statement of Purpose (500–800 words)
The student will need to describe their interest, involvement and experience in the visual arts. Visual arts experience can include work done with arts organisations or events such as film, design, performance, festivals, exhibitions. These can also be events you attended or student projects that you worked on. Statement of purpose to be submitted online.
Creative Portfolio
The student will also need to submit a portfolio – a collection of work that showcases their skills, personality and creative potential. This should include what they have learnt and created so far to what they plan to do next. Visual materials can include (but are not limited to) drawing, painting, photography, graphic design, film, sketches, video art, sculpture, ceramics, etc Interview The student will need to participate in a dialogue in relation to the submitted statement of purpose and creative portfolio – What are your motivations for choosing this course? Share your interest, influence and aspiration. What do you hope to achieve in this programme? You should also share how this programme might prepare you for your future career path.
Course Structure
- Graphic Design and Professional Practice
- Design Dissertation
- Design – Major Final Portfolio
Teacher-Student Ratio
- Tutorial 1:25
- Lectural 1:80
Graduation Requirements:
- Attendance requirement
- Module Grade: minimum 50% for each module.
Duration
12 Months – 2 semesters (full-time)
Fees
Tuition Fees: SGD$17,800 (subjected to 9% GST)
University Fees: SGD$6,000
excluding non-tuition fees and miscellaneous fees
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