AUCB Study Abroad

Visual Communication

The Visual Communication course is broad and exciting, incorporating elements of both graphic design and illustration. Its focus is on solving communication problems using a variety of media. Students explore typography, print and screen-based media, web design, animation and illustration. The first part of the course provides skills in these areas, and students have the opportunity to work on projects that have been set by industry, as well as course briefs. All briefs are designed to reflect current industry practice.

How does Short Courses Study Abroad work?

In Year 1 you will cover all the techniques required to put your ideas into practice. You will study units that focus on developing particular skills such as mark-making and typography. Design and software skills are introduced through workshops. As the course progresses, you will learn about aspects of professional practice, including print production and visual communication in a broad context. Some projects are delivered in partnership with industry; you may, for example, produce ideas for an advertising campaign, or a piece of editorial design. Towards the end of your first year, you will have the opportunity to undertake a work placement.

Autumn Term Modules: 3 October 2011 - 9 December 2011
Maximum Credit Points available: 45
Maximum Study Time: 450 Hours

Spring Term Modules: 3 January 2012 - 23 March 2012
Maximum Credit Points available: 60
Maximum Study Time: 600 Hours

In Year 2 you will be introduced to web design, the use of visual language, packaging and branding. This year culminates in an exploration of your own areas of specialism and interest in depth, through the development of a professional project. Alongside your practical work, you will also produce a personal development plan, which brings together your research into professional practice and the creative industries.

Autumn Term Modules: 3 October 2011 - 9 December 2011
Maximum Credit Points available: 30
Maximum Study Time: 300 Hours

Visual Communication in Context 2

Spring Term Modules: 3 January 2012 - 23 March 2012
Maximum Credit Points available: 75
Maximum Study Time: 750 Hours

Study Abroad Short Course students at the Arts University College Bournemouth pay £3,650 per term for tuition fees (2011/12).

A closer look at this course
More student work, together with a look at our studios, recent projects, exhibitions, industry links and details of our course staff, can all be viewed in the ‘Showcase’ for this course.