This course will provide you with an opportunity to fulfil your creative ambitions and develop your understanding of current design practice.
It will equip you with the necessary knowledge, understanding and skills required for success and future employment in the graphic design sector.
The teaching team have a range of experience from practice within the industry with local, national and international networks.
They can offer real-world advice and guidance to help develop your practice.
You will be based in our professional design studio space which provide a stimulating learning environment. All fully equipped with the latest Mac/Adobe software.
Live projects are set by local and national designers and creatives including Eleven Design/Human Studios/Wentworth Woodhouse/Grimm & Co etc
You will have access to the lecture programme at Sheffield Hallam University where you will be able to see graphic designers and creatives.
The library and learning resources at SHU will also be available to you.
Students are offered placements to gain insight into the industry and to develop their professional practice.
There’s also the opportunity for field trips to local and international venues accompanied by a yearly residential to:
Part one
Part two
You can apply using our online application form and clicking the Apply Now button at the top of the page.
After successful completion of this course, you can pursue employment in:
Digital Portfolio RequirementsIf you apply to the course we will ask you to provide a portfolio of work/digital portfolio to support your application. This can include development work, so include scans of one of your sketch books or other examples of development work to demonstrate your working method and ideas.
“I enjoy the atmosphere of this University as it is not as populated as other Universities, making it easier to concentrate on my studies. UCR was recommended by my tutors from Rotherham College, and they made me believe I could do it.”
Ryan Widdowson Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Media, Moving Image and Photography
We make every effort to ensure information within our online course directory is accurate and a true representation of the courses we are offering in 2023/24. However, we do reserve the right to make changes if necessary.
“I enjoy the atmosphere of this University as it is not as populated as other Universities, making it easier to concentrate on my studies. UCR was recommended by my tutors from Rotherham College, and they made me believe I could do it.”
Ryan Widdowson Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Media, Moving Image and Photography
The arts sector is ideal for those who are detail-oriented and have a passion for creativity.
Artists create original works of art using appropriate techniques, materials and media, design artwork and illustrations and restore damaged pieces of art.
You could work in a creative studio, in a workshop or from home.
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Graphic Designers use illustrations, visual and multimedia techniques to convey a message for informational, entertainment, advertising, promotion or publicity purposes.
You could work in a creative studio, in an office or at a client’s business.
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In-demand skills that commonly appear in job descriptions for roles within the art sector include*:
“I enjoy the atmosphere of this University as it is not as populated as other Universities, making it easier to concentrate on my studies. UCR was recommended by my tutors from Rotherham College, and they made me believe I could do it.”
Ryan Widdowson Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Media, Moving Image and Photography
“I’m really enjoying every aspect of the course. Studying locally means being part of a really close community.”
Charlotte Broadway Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Fine and Applied Art![]()