CSVPA BA (Hons) Graphic Design

BA (HONS) GRAPHICS &ILLUSTRATION

www.csvpa.com/bagraphics

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Because the tutors are always around, we get loads of one-to-one time with them and they have adapted the course to suit our needs. I am now in New York and have just been working with Saatchi & Saatchi. Without CSVPA and their belief in me this just wouldn’t have been possible.Scott Walker · UK BA (Hons) Graphics & Illustration Offered internship with Disney, accepted Saatchi & Saatchi. Now at Parsons New York


BA (HONS)GRAPHICS & ILLUSTRATION Awarded by Kingston University www.csvpa.com/bagraphics

This course offers a dynamic and exciting approach to the practice of Graphics and Illustration. By fostering the development of great ideas and challenging existing thinking about the subject, students have the creative space to define their future and find an individual voice within the fields of visual communication.

Projects and assignments are at the heart of the course, and as a student, you are encouraged to explore innovative and experimental ways of defining your practice as a designer or illustrator. Workshops and talks by industrial professionals open up a broad range of media, processes and techniques which are reinforced in group and one-to-one tutorials.

At the end of each year, you will also have the opportunity to exhibit your work. Every student in years one and two are guaranteed a place in the Cambridge Art & Design Exhibition. All final year students participate in our graduate show in London.

Our degree is designed in collaboration with and validated by Kingston University, London. On completion you will be awarded the same qualification and certificate as a student who has graduated from Kingston University.

We are the only independent Art & Design College in the world to offer this Kingston University awarded degree.


KEY FACTS

Age 18 years +

Educational Level A levels plus Foundation, access to higher education or equivalent

Language Level IELTS 6.0+ (5.5+ will be considered on an individual basis)

Portfolio Good portfolio of work

Start September

UCAS Code and Duration W990 ; 3 years

Taught Contact Time Up to 27 hours per week

English Language* Up to 5 hours per week if required

Progression Postgraduate studyCareer options: Graphic Designer, Art Director, Freelance Illustrator, Magazine Publishing, Advertising Agency

* additional hours on top of taught contact time

MODULES OF STUDY

Year one modules Year two modules Year three modules

Creative Skills

Visual Communication 1

Visual Expression

History of Visual Communication

Creative Skills 2


End of Year Presentation Portfolio

Visual Communication Design Research: Concepts, Ideas and Theories

Creative Skills


Professional Portfolio and Degree Show

Dissertation

BA (HONS) GRAPHICS & ILLUSTRATION


TEACHING & ASSESSMENTFormative assessment takes place throughout each semester in tutorials, seminars and studio workshops; formative assessment is aimed at improving student learning skills, and developing individual approaches to creative practice. Summative assessment happens at the end of each semester and is used to grade student achievement. Externally moderated, checked and validated

SAMPLE TIMETABLE

09.00 10.00–13.00 14.00–17.00

Mon

day English

LanguageStudio PracticeTypography Workshop

Studio PracticeTypography Workshop

Tu

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Studio PracticeIllustration Project Work

Studio PracticeIllustration Project WorkGroup Critique

Wed

nes

day English

LanguageSelf-Directed Study

Life Drawing

Th

urs

day English

LanguageStudio PracticeSoftware Workshop

Studio PracticeIdeas WorkshopProject Work

Frid

ay English Language

Critical & Contextual Studies

Self-Directed StudyTutorial

WHAT SHOULD I INCLUDE IN MY PORTFOLIO?Your portfolio is the chance to show us your skills and your passion and as a guide we would like to see some, but not necessarily all, of the following:

• drawing of any kind

• project and self-initiated work, to include work in progress or finished pieces, showcasing a level of visual skill and creativity

• evidence of primary and secondary research, which might include information from reference books, magazines, exhibition or museum visits

• your thinking and development process in sketchbooks or notebooks, including reflective thinking

• personal ideas and areas of interest (if fashion is your passion, show us)

• experimentation with a range of different media and materials, showing evidence of innovative thinking where possible

• a breadth of interest in and exploration of a range of art and design disciplines

• evidence of cultural awareness, identifying social and cultural influences on your work.

If you are submitting your portfolio digitally, you should include between 10–15 images in total, showcasing a range of work, which might include sketchbook pages.

Subject to change. Timetable provides guidance only on how a week can be structured, and will change and evolve during your progression through the degree programme.

BA (HONS) GRAPHICS & ILLUSTRATION


BA (HONS) GRAPHICS & ILLUSTRATIONDirect entry to Year 3

Subject to meeting entry requirements you can also join directly onto the final year of our Kingston University awarded degree. At the beginning of the course you will focus on your research and writing skills in preparation for entering onto the final year. Once completed you will start with a series of assignments that are designed to invigorate and prepare you for your on-going studies. By the end of the programme you would have developed a complete body of work and, aided by your tutors and visiting professions, you can develop your own professional portfolio.

KEY FACTS

Age 20 years +

Educational Level A levels plus three-year diploma, HND, Foundation degree or equivalent

Language Level IELTS 6.5+ (6.0+ will be considered on an individual basis)

Portfolio Strong portfolio of work, experiences in UK art and design practices, examples of previous essays

Start September

Course Length 1 year



Progression Postgraduate studyCareer options: Graphic Designer, Art Director, Freelance Illustrator, Magazine Publishing, Advertising Agency


BA (HONS) GRAPHICS & ILLUSTRATION - ENTRY TO YEAR 3


ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATIONLeading to Year 1 of BA (Hons) Graphics & Illustrationwww.csvpa.com/access

If you already know you want to study Graphics & Illustration at degree level here at Cambridge School of Visual & Performing Arts, then this programme is ideal, as it will give you guaranteed progression onto our Kingston University awarded degree, on successful completion. It will provide you with an opportunity to prepare for degree-level study whilst refining your skills and developing your portfolio of work, to support your transition onto Year 1 of BA (Hons) Graphics & Illustration.

With flexible start dates, a guaranteed place on one of our degrees and the prospect of our uniquely personalised, supportive and flexible teaching structure around you, this two-semester programme provides the perfect springboard to a career in graphics and illustration.

KEY FACTS

Age 17 years +

Educational Level Successful completion of senior high school with A levels

Language Level IELTS 5.0+

Portfolio Evidence of commitment in area

Start September or January

Course Length 2 semesters



Progression BA (Hons) Graphics & Illustration at CSVPA


ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION


TEACHING & ASSESSMENTEach course component will be summatively assessed at the end of each semester. Formative and summative assessment includes peer presentation, project work, research sketchbooks and portfolio work. Assessment is based on an evaluation of the level of achievement in relation to the aims and learning.

SUBJECTS STUDIED

Photography

Presentation Skills

Academic English

Drawing for Research

Technical Skills in Graphics & Illustration

SAMPLE TIMETABLE

09.00 10.00–13.00 14.00–17.00

Mon English

LanguageDrawing Research and

Study Skills

Tu

es English Language

Major Project in Graphics & Illustration

Independent Study

Wed English

LanguageWorkshop Day Graphics & Illustration

Workshop Day Graphics & Illustration

Th

urs English

LanguageIndependent Study Drawing for Research

Fri English

LanguageSpecialist Day Major Project in Graphics & Illustration

Specialist Day Major Project in Graphics & Illustration

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To enquire contact: Central AdmissionsCambridge Education GroupKett House, Station RoadCambridge CB1 2JH, United KingdomTelephone +44 (0) 1223 345698Email [email protected]


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