Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Graphic Design

About

Throughout this BA Graphic Design degree, our aim is to foster new talent into creative leaders within the commercially oriented field of graphic design. From typography to visual corporate identity, you’ll meet the demands for UI/UX design solutions, websites and digital publishing. Berlin School of Business and Innovation is in partnership with University for the Creative Arts (UCA). As a result of this partnership, BSBI is able to offer a bachelor’s degree in graphic design. The four-year international route programme includes a foundation year, which will introduce you to the fundamentals of the creative industry and will give you the opportunity to refine a career path. You’ll build a strong portfolio needed to progress directly into your BA degree, whilst being prepared to use English language in an academic context. The majority of your work will be completed in groups and on-going support will be provided through the use of structured, targeted individual tutorials and online tutorials. The learning and teaching will consist of a variety of elements such as lectures, tutorials, workshops, animated/non-animated video, practical work, seminars and trips. The assessment strategy will include individual/group reports and/or presentations, case studies, essays, portfolio development, reflective journals and experiential work-based activities. Upon successful completion of the BA (Hons) Graphic Design course students should be able to: Apply good knowledge of English to communicate relevant international, cultural, contemporary knowledge and historical, theoretical and professional contexts. Understand and formulate unique ideas into convincing concepts for the industry. Generate research and apply technological, theoretical and detailed knowledge of graphic design. Understand various emerging and contemporary developments and debates in the communications industry. Evaluate and apply a range of methods to respond to evolving and emerging technological changes in design applications to support opportunities in your creative practice 

Career Path 

Graduate career path includes Graphic Designer, Web Designer, Digital Designer, UI/UX Designer, Motion Graphics Designer, Visual Designer, Brand Identity Designer, Logo Designer, Packaging Designer, Layout Designer, Print Designer, Publication Designer, Magazine Designer, Marketing Designer, Illustrator, Digital Illustrator, Advertising Designer, Social Media Designer, Infographic Designer, Visual Communications Specialist, Creative Director (long‑term pathway), Multimedia Designer, Digital Animator, Content Creator (Design‑focused), Product Designer (entry‑level), Environmental Graphic Designer, Pre‑Press Technician, Studio Production Artist, Signage Designer, Freelance Graphic Designer, Exhibition Designer, Corporate Communications Designer, Design Consultant, Photo Editor, Visual Brand Strategist.