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Learning outcomes & discipline specific guidance

Graphic Design guidance


New BA (Hons) Graphic Design units:

  1. Graphic Design 1.1 The Elements of Design (GC4EOD)
  2. Graphic Design 1.2 Research for Practice (GC4RFP)
  3. Graphic Design 1.3 Consolidation Project (GC4CPT)
  4. Graphic Design 2.1 Professional Practice (GC5PPE)
  5. Graphic Design 2.2 Design Futures (GC5DFS)
  6. Graphic Design 2.3 Self-Directed Project (GC5SDP)
  7. Graphic Design 3.1 Practice and Research (GC6PAR)
  8. Graphic Design 3.2 External Projects (GC6EPS)
  9. Graphic Design 3.3: Major Project (GC6MPT)

Teach Out BA (Hons) Graphic Design units:

  1. Graphic Design 1: Core Concepts (VC4GDC)
  2. Book Design 1: Creative Book Design (VC4CBD) - See Visual Communication guidance
  3. Illustration 1: Key Steps in Illustration (VC4KSI) - See Illustration guidance
  4. Illustration 1: Illustration Sketchbooks (VC4ISK) - See Illustration guidance
  5. Photography 1: Expressing Your Vision (PH4EYV) - See Photography guidance
  6. Visual Communication 1: Graphic Fiction (VC4GRF) - See Visual Communications guidance
  7. Visual Studies 1: Creative Arts Today (CA4CAT) - See Visual Studies guidance
  8. Visual Skills 1: Visual Dynamics (VC4VSD) - See Visual Communication guidance
  9. Graphic Design 2: Working with a client (VC5GRD)
  10. Visual Skills 2: Visual Exploration (VC5VEX) - See Visual Communication guidance
  11. Graphic Design 3: Advanced Practice (GD6ADP)
  12. Graphic Design 3: Visual Research (GD6RES)
  13. Graphic Design 3: Sustaining Your Practice (GD6SYP)
Assessment requirements

When considering the learning outcomes for your course unit, it is important to know what you are being asked to submit. These are known as your assessment requirements. In summary, these will include:

  1. A selection of entries from your learning log. These should evidence the connections between your coursework and the learning outcomes.
  2. A selection of creative work. This should be a portfolio or other presentation of your final or strongest pieces. You should aim to select 8 to 12 pieces of creative work.
  3. Any written elements such as critical reviews. This should include any required essay, review or report elements.
  4. A reflective presentation or evaluation. This will be an opportunity to reflect on your learning experiences as a whole. It can take the form of a presentation, short video, or a written piece, and should be no longer than 6 minutes or 750 words.