Graphic Communication with Year Abroad - BA (Hons)

University of Southampton

**Summary**Graphic communication shapes how ideas are seen, understood and shared. It connects creativity with purpose.On this course, you will develop the skills to become a confident and versatile designer. You will explore areas such as graphic design, motion, interaction, illustration and photography, building both technical ability and creative thinking. This course develops your employability by preparing you for future design practice and emerging technologies in the creative industries.**Key features of the course:**• Work on exciting live, industry‑partnered projects with leading organisations such as Kew Gardens, the Houses of Parliament, De La Rue, and Museum of Youth Culture.• Take part in an internship at our Winchester School of Arts design studio, Studio 3015, to graduate industry‑ready with real project experience.• Enter prestigious national and international design competitions, including those run by D&AD, the International Society of Typographic Designers (ISTD), the Royal Society of Arts (RSA), and the Silent Book Competition.• Guest lecture series where industry professionals reveal insights into contemporary practice, where you can also build connections with designers, studios and creative agencies.• Connect with the design community through studio visits, portfolio reviews and industry engagement events, exposing you to professional expectations and career pathways.• Showcase your work publicly at exhibitions, including the Winchester School of Art Degree Show and key London graduate events.• Study abroad with a partner university to enhance your degree through global academic and cultural experience.• Gain employability through the Year in Employment (YIE) supported by our Career Advantage programme and dedicated careers advisers.**Student support**You will be part of a creative community, supported by tutors who are committed to helping you develop your ideas and your practice.Working closely with your peers, you will collaborate, share inspiration and build confidence in a supportive studio environment.**Further information**The BA Graphic Communication is a three-year, full-time course at our vibrant Winchester School of Art campus. You can also apply to add a year abroad or year in industry, extending your degree to four years. For details, visit our course page.See our fantastic graduating student work here: https://wsagraphiccomms.co.ukFind out more on our course page.

Winchester School of Art