Visual Communication

Picture yourself as a graphic designer, visual designer, user experience (UX) designer, or user interface (UI) designer, or an interaction / experience designer or motion graphics designer. How about a content creator, social media designer or web designer? Consider being a creative or art director, or an exhibition designer or design consultant or freelancer or entrepreneur, or corporate communications specialist. The Visual Communication degree program is delivered by Teesside University .

Key Facts

Top reasons to study this course at Teesside University:

• Get creative: our course and campus are powered by Adobe and Apple. We’re Europe’s first Adobe Creative Campus and the only Apple-accredited University, equipping you with the digital tools and resources to hone your creative skills.
• Collaborative modules: our MA courses include interdisciplinary modules where you’ll be able to interact with people from other MA subject areas, widening your perspectives and network. Modules are also delivered in a condensed way to help you balance your other commitments.
• Industry-standard facilities: develop your own personal style using the latest technology including iMacs and Wacom digital drawing tablets. Access diverse materials and processes, from Riso printing and digital fabrication to traditional woodworking and advanced 3D printing.
• Expert faculty / subject experts: learn from experienced designers and academics with industry connections. Explore interactive technology, experimental illustration, typography, and social design themes.
• Industry affiliations: connect with Creative UK and the Association of Illustrators (AoI) to expand your professional network.
• Future-focused: prepare for future challenges by exploring alternate scenarios and emerging technologies, equipping yourself as a versatile and forward-thinking professional.

Courses include:

• Critical Thinking and Theoretical Contexts

• Design Research Methods

• Enterprising Leadership and Project Management

• MA Visual Communication Major Project

• Post Digital Practices

• Specialist Skills for Visual Communication

• Visual Communication and Creative Direction