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Graphic Communication and Typography BA (Hons)
Plymouth University

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School Of Art And Media


About this course

This course focuses on thinking and skills in relation to contemporary understanding of communication design; it places emphasis on idea generation and the relationship of typography and its interaction with other means of communication; students explore the use of words and how they communicate using typography.

Modules

Year 1: Core modules in typography and image A; typography and image B; introduction to design research; developing design research; design for identity; design for editorial; design for information. Year 2: Core modules in designing with type A; design research presentation; looking forward; options chosen from; communicating identity; design negotiated; understanding Communication (design case studies); communicating editorial; communicating information; exchange; exchange report; design negotiated. Year 3: Core modules in designing with type B; designing with a theme; major project; options chosen from; the dissertation; the extended dissertation; facing out.

Entry requirements

240 (SQA Higher: CCC)

Course options

Starting How long Days you attend Details Where Class info Price

Mon 24th Sep 2012

3 years

Full time The deadline for the receipt of full-tim
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Plymouth,
PL4 8AA
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£9000 per year

*More info: £9000 per year

UCAS code

W215

Awarding body

Plymouth University

Subject areas

Graphic Arts, Typography


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