BA (Hons) Graphic Design with Foundation Year
Explore this study route and speak with UNIBEE for the current institution, intake and eligibility options.
Course Overview
Develop creative, technical and commercial skills through practical studio-based work. Courses can focus on fashion, graphic design, games, creative business or design management, with portfolio development and industry-facing projects. This route includes foundation-stage study designed to build academic confidence and subject knowledge before progression into degree-level learning.
CURRICULUMCurriculum
Curriculum content differs by institution and intake. The themes below reflect the course information reviewed for this study area and are provided as a guide.
- Typography, branding and visual systems
- Digital, motion and UX/UI design
- Creative research and concept development
- Visual communication and design thinking
- Digital tools and production workflows
- Professional studio practice
- Industry briefs and collaborative projects
- Portfolio development
- Cultural, social and commercial context
- Major project and professional practice
Assessment
Assessment is mainly project and portfolio based, with practical outcomes, presentations, pitches, reflective documentation, written contextual work and major creative projects.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTSEntry Requirements
Creative undergraduate routes usually require a suitable Level 3 qualification or equivalent. Some design courses may request a portfolio. Foundation routes can support applicants who need additional preparation. Postgraduate routes normally require a degree, portfolio or relevant professional experience depending on the subject. Creative courses may also require or strongly recommend a portfolio or other evidence of creative practice. UNIBEE will confirm the exact requirements for the institution and intake selected before an application is submitted.
CAREERSCareers
Relevant career directions can include graphic designer, brand designer, digital designer, UX/UI designer. Career options can include graphic design, fashion design, brand and marketing roles, games art or design, creative production, UX/UI, merchandising, styling, design management, freelance practice and entrepreneurship.