Graphic Design at Chester University and Edge Hill.
I applied for graphic design and received offers from Chester University and Edge Hill. I know that at Edge Hill it will be the first year of the course and I couldn't find much information about other creative art courses. Can anyone give me any advice on these two universities?
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by HselcI applied for graphic design and received offers from Chester University and Edge Hill. I know that at Edge Hill it will be the first year of the course and I couldn't find much information about other creative art courses. Can anyone give me any advice on these two universities?
Hi there,
It's great to hear that you have an offer for our Graphic Design course! 🙂
Our Graphic Design course is multidisciplinary which looks at design communication, design early thinking and creative processes. It is ideal for students who visualise ideas quickly in order to communicate their ideas. There is a freedom of choice on the course to enable students to explore a lot of different things. For example, you may be looking at AI, photography, digital design and motion graphics.
You don't need any prior knowledge of any digital software, as you will get to participate in technical workshops to develop skills on the course to get you up to speed if need be. Additionally, you don't need to buy any equipment as the University will provide equipment such as laptops, digital software, etc. However, you may wish to have a basic 'tool kit' as a designer. A recommended list will be included in applicant webpages when they go live to help you prepare for the course. The resources will not be compulsory to purchase. Equipment could include things like: pens, pencils, textbooks, etc!
During the course, you may get to visit design agencies, art galleries, museums, festivals and exhibitions at different points.
You will be expected to attend University around 3 days a week with a cohort size of 15-20 people in seminars, modules, etc.
In terms of assessments, this can include: critiques, presentations, sketchbooks and artefacts.
I hope this helps. We can appreciate wanting to find out a little bit more about our Graphic Design course given it is new for this year, so hopefully this gives some insight!
Please let us know if you have any questions 🙂
Estelle
Course Enquiries Assistant
Reply 2
Hi @Hselc
We reached out to Kat, one of our final year Graphic Design students to get some insights for you. Here is what she had to say....
Congrats on your offer to study Graphic Design at the University of Chester 🙂
As a final year Graphic Design student, I can share some perspective about the course.
What I enjoyed most overall about the Graphic Design course at Chester is how much you are encouraged to explore your creative skills as a designer, in both physical and digital mediums. During my time throughout the course, the lecturers embraced the fact that students might come from different backgrounds of design, so you are able to build upon your niche skills while also developing new skills. The facilities available to you really supports this exploration with the possibility of creating in the print room, dark room, 3D printing room, and other workshops. Other studio equipment available to students included paper, pens, pencils, ink, etc. If you haven't taken a tour of the campus yet, I would highly recommend it!
As far as assessments, most often you submit formatively, which gives you the opportunity for feedback and criticism before the summative submission. I felt this really strengthened my final solutions and gave me the best chance for success. As well, assessments can cover a variety of design topics, challenges, or ideas, such as typography, branding, animation, AI, ethics, and more. Design research is emphasised throughout each assessment and the course.
Another great aspect of the course is the real-world experience and career readiness. For example, work placement and professional practice modules occur throughout the 2nd and 3rd years. Also, individuals from the industry will often visit the campus as guest lecturers to provide insight. Other opportunities include trips as a cohort, such as the trip to New York this year, and a trip to London and Barcelona the previous year. All of this is to say, there is a great variety of creative and design activities that are available through the university outside of your course work.
The last thing I can emphasise is how much the Kingsway campus feels like a close-knit community. The Art & Design courses often blend and collaborate. It truly is a creative hub! If you would like to see more, you might be interested in this Graphic Design at the University of Chester video that I created, or a video where I interviewed a senior Graphic Design lecturer here at Chester.
Or, if you have any specific questions, please reach out to me or another Graphic Design student at Chester on Unibuddy!
Take care, Kat
We reached out to Kat, one of our final year Graphic Design students to get some insights for you. Here is what she had to say....
Congrats on your offer to study Graphic Design at the University of Chester 🙂
As a final year Graphic Design student, I can share some perspective about the course.
What I enjoyed most overall about the Graphic Design course at Chester is how much you are encouraged to explore your creative skills as a designer, in both physical and digital mediums. During my time throughout the course, the lecturers embraced the fact that students might come from different backgrounds of design, so you are able to build upon your niche skills while also developing new skills. The facilities available to you really supports this exploration with the possibility of creating in the print room, dark room, 3D printing room, and other workshops. Other studio equipment available to students included paper, pens, pencils, ink, etc. If you haven't taken a tour of the campus yet, I would highly recommend it!
As far as assessments, most often you submit formatively, which gives you the opportunity for feedback and criticism before the summative submission. I felt this really strengthened my final solutions and gave me the best chance for success. As well, assessments can cover a variety of design topics, challenges, or ideas, such as typography, branding, animation, AI, ethics, and more. Design research is emphasised throughout each assessment and the course.
Another great aspect of the course is the real-world experience and career readiness. For example, work placement and professional practice modules occur throughout the 2nd and 3rd years. Also, individuals from the industry will often visit the campus as guest lecturers to provide insight. Other opportunities include trips as a cohort, such as the trip to New York this year, and a trip to London and Barcelona the previous year. All of this is to say, there is a great variety of creative and design activities that are available through the university outside of your course work.
The last thing I can emphasise is how much the Kingsway campus feels like a close-knit community. The Art & Design courses often blend and collaborate. It truly is a creative hub! If you would like to see more, you might be interested in this Graphic Design at the University of Chester video that I created, or a video where I interviewed a senior Graphic Design lecturer here at Chester.
Or, if you have any specific questions, please reach out to me or another Graphic Design student at Chester on Unibuddy!
Take care, Kat
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