Graphic design studio

What is the course about?

This course is for experienced learners to apply their practical and conceptual skills, and knowledge of historical and contemporary styles, to hone their creative practice, in a mainly self-directed environment.

What will we cover?

Learners will work semi-independently on projects of their choosing. They will choose how to apply their practical skills, conceptual skills, and contextual knowledge, to advance their projects.

Practical skills :
Learners can choose which of the available materials and media they wish to use – or bring in specialist items.

Conceptual Skills:
Briefs will be self-determined; tutors will be on-hand to provide insights and guidance, when needed. Supportive peer-to-peer feedback will be regularly facilitated.

Context:
Independent study of relevant contextual styles and movements will be encouraged by tutors.

What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...

Work independently to bring a self-determined brief to fruition, by:

- Manipulating materials and media to communicate effectively

- Drawing upon tutor and peer support, at relevant times, and applying it effectively

- Drawing upon prior knowledge, and conducting new research, of historical and contemporary movements in your field, to enhance your project.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

This course is suitable for experienced learners: those who have completed at least a ‘Developing’ course, or several Workshops in Graphic Design or a related subject – or have equivalent industry experience.

English-language competency is required: you should be able to follow verbal and written instructions, demonstrations, hand-outs and health and safety information. You may need to take short written notes for your own use and take part in group discussions.

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

- Presentations
- Demonstrations
- Practical work
- Individual and group tutoring
- Group discussion

Additional/extension activities may be set for you to complete at home or outside of the course hours. Completion of additional tasks is encouraged to help you get the most out of the course. Where required your tutor will discuss these with you.

This course is supported by Google Classroom as a Virtual Learning Environment. When you log on you will be able to access course material, presentations, and handouts etc. and may be asked to complete learner progress records. You can find help via the student help centre on the City Lit website.

Please note it is important that you sign up and log in to your course Google classroom prior to the first session. Joining detail will be sent to you via email (check your junk/spam folder).

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

At City Lit, access to basic materials and resources are available as part of this course. We advise you to bring a A5/A4 sketchbook for the recording of ideas and an A3 folder and/or a USB drive, to transport work to and from City Lit. Additional materials required as part of the course will be discussed by your tutor if required.

Need art supplies? Our partner London Graphic Centre has everything you need from pencils to printing services, at 15% off.

To get 15% LGC discount, you will need to show proof/ confirmation of enrolment and being a student at City Lit. You can apply in-store or by simply emailing info@londongraphics.co.uk with a scan or photo of relevant confirmation. Student discount does not apply to products that are already discounted or on offer. More information can be found here- https://www.londongraphics.co.uk/student-discounts/

When you enrol on a course at the City Lit, you will be able to apply for a student discount on Adobe Creative Cloud. Simply create an Adobe account using your City Lit email address (which includes your student number) and indicate that you are a student. Please note that Adobe accounts must be set up by students independently, your tutor or other staff cannot support you with this.

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

We recommend looking at our programme of Graphic Design Workshops, as a next step in your progression. In addition, we offer a range of courses and specialist workshops within graphic design, illustration, children’s book illustration and graphic novels.

You may wish to consider applying to one of our Advanced Programmes, in Media and Communications, or a related subject. https://www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/art-and-design/advanced-practice.