The Independent Institute of Education
Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Graphic Design
The Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Graphic Design in Design is offered by The Independent Institute of Education.
Program Length: 1 YEAR.
Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Graphic Design offered by the Independent Institute of Education at the Faculty of Humanities
The Bachelor of Arts Honours Degree in Graphic Design is aimed at students who desire to engage with graphic design on a higher intellectual and professional level than is possible in a 360 credit BA qualification. This qualification will aim to develop innovative, independent design enquiry and critical thinking through the application of basic research practice to inform design solutions. It will prepare students to specialise in a sub-discipline within graphic design and prepare them for further post-graduate study in the field of design. The outcomes of the programme have been identified by practising professionals in the field as relevant and appropriate for a qualification of this nature.
The Bachelor of Arts Honours Degree in Graphic Design prepares students for senior positions in industry or own consultancies, as well as for further postgraduate study and research in the field of design.This qualification combines the application of theory and basic research practice to direct the reach of design solutions more specifically at an intended target market, and deliver a visual message effectively for maximum impact. Students will learn to challenge conventional design thinking to develop and apply more refined and innovative thinking processes which consider the impact and effectiveness of proposed solutions.The outcomes of this qualification will be achieved by embracing two areas: the first focuses on the analysis of contemporary design approach, visual cultures and research, the second on innovation and practical application to achieve well defined design objectives.Students will analyse various theoretical frameworks within the context of design and will develop the ability to critically analyse and evaluate information to structure appropriate plans to meet objectives which will be used to draft a research proposal. They will conduct their own research to inform and support a design solution. They will also be required to establish high level of conceptual and technical competence in graphic design, using a variety of appropriate media.Students will confront complex design challenges which require the development of visual solutions and application of innovative visual styles. They will independently develop a body of visual outputs rooted in research findings that will be critiqued against the defined solution objectives.
