HE Directory 2012-2013 - Shock of the Arts

Adhesive ‘colour changing’ bands24 adhesive plasters designed to let yourchild watch their cut heal by changingcolour back to natural skin tone.Adhesive ‘colour changing’ bands24 adhesive plasters designed to let yourchild watch their cut heal by changingcolour back to natural skin tone.®Adhesive ‘c24 adhesive pchild watchcolour bayear 1In Year 1, you will be exposed to the full breadthof graphic design skills and solutions. You willbe introduced to the range of differing techniquesthat you will go on to explore through the course.It is essential that students are flexible and diverselyskilled so that they can communicate across a broadrange of media. The scope of topics you will exploreinclude: screen, print, interactive, web, typographicand theoretically based issues. Practical work oftencombines writing skills because graphic designusually involves, in one form or another, imageworking in conjunction with text.year 2Year 2 focuses on the application of knowledgein different contexts. It is also about practicalitiesas it aims to provide you with a solid groundingin the knowledge and skills needed to take anincreasing responsibility for the managementof COLOUR your STAGE OF own BRUISE learning.year 3Year 3 is concerned with identifying and extendingthe limits of your design knowledge. Final majorPINK PLASTERS: GIRLS AGED 4 - 7 BLUE PLASTERS: BOYS AGED 4 - 7projects are about your identity as an individualdesigner and you will be encouraged to view yourproject as a springboard into a career and to useit to open doors into industry.COLOURAIDCOLOUR STAGE OF BRUISECOLOUR STAGE OF BRUISEPINK PLASTERS: GIRLS AGED 4 - 7 BLUE PLASTERS: BOYS AGED 4 - 7PINK PLASTERS: GIRLS AGED 4 - 7BLUE PLASTERS: BOYS AGED 4 - 7Brief: Colour & PsychologyBrief: Colour & PsychologyAbove shows the branding, process and packaging of ‘Colouraid’, plasters for children (potentiallyages 4-7) that Above change shows colour. the The branding, child would process be able and to packaging watch their of wound ‘Colouraid’, heal as the plasters for changes children (potentiallyback to natural ages skin 4-7) tone, that indicating change colour. ‘ready to The remove’. child would be able to watch their wound heal as the plaster changesback to natural skin tone, indicating ‘ready to remove’.®COLOURAIDCOLOURAIDx24x24interVieWs and portFoliosAt interview we are looking forapplicants with motivation andwho have shown commitment intheir previous studies. Portfoliosshould ideally contain drawing andphotography plus evidence of anunderstanding of the design process.Academic performance is also veryimportant. We have an interest inpeople from a variety of differenteducational, social and culturalbackgrounds. A-level candidates arevery often recommended to possessa Foundation Diploma in addition totheir A-level grades. This is becausethis course requires a high degreeof skill, technical knowledge andconceptual understanding thatcannot always be demonstratedthrough A-level study.WHat We looK ForFirst and foremost you should bepassionate about using visual imageryin a compelling and original way. Youshould demonstrate an appreciationof visual and conceptual aspects ofdesign and a desire to communicatevisually to your audience in a varietyof styles and with a range of objectives.You should have proven skills in morethan one design discipline, whichmay include drawing, illustration,photography and typography. Yourmotivation and thirst for learning mustmatch up to the academic demandsof this course.COLBrief: Colour & PsychologyAbove shows the branding, process and packaging of ‘Colouraid’, plasters for children (potentiallyages 4-7) that change colour. The child would be able to watch their wound heal as the plaster changesback to natural skin tone, indicating ‘ready to remove’.more inFormationA ‘Showcase’ has been designed togive you the opportunity to take acloser look at the facilities, studios,staff and tutors of this course, togetherwith examples of current studentprojects, recent work placements,graduate career prospects, exhibitions,events and awards, links with industryand other interesting facts. There isalso further information about entryqualifications and the potential costof materials and visits.WWW.aucB.ac.uK/grapHicdesignsHoWcase