Design for Communication with Industry Experience
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Entry requirements
Relevant undergraduate degree, normally at 2:1 or above, and supporting portfolio of practice.
Applicants with an undergraduate degree of 2:2 will be considered where a high quality portfolio of practice is presented.
- Interview
- 250 word Statement of why you want to study Design for Communication at Masters Level
- Portfolio of current design practice
Months of entry
September
Course content
This course is designed for students to refine their subject specific practice through creative industry experience. You will tackle issues central to contemporary design practice – such as design authorship and social engagement – through a process of analysis, experimentation and the implementation of creative ideas.
During your time with us, you will be encouraged to engage creatively with contemporary visual communication issues to enable you to graduate as a professional designer. You will also be encouraged to undertake independent contextual and theoretical research that will improve your capacity for independent enquiry, creativity and professional practice. The course places an emphasis on problem setting rather than problem solving, through the development of self-initiated projects and briefs.
There are plenty of opportunities to get involved in live projects as we work closely with key cultural organisations within the North West. These include: The Center for Chinese Contemporary Art; Hotbed Press; Islington Mill; Castlefield Gallery; International 3; Salford Museum & Art Gallery; Artworks; Mark Devereux Projects; Textbook Studios; Dr Me; and Magma Books.
Information for international students
International applicants will be required to show a proficiency in English. An IELTS score of 6.5 (no element below 5.5) is proof of this.
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- MA
- full time12 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- part time24 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
- Name
- Course Enquries
- course-enquiries@salford.ac.uk
- Phone
- 0161 295 4545