Graphic Design
Graphic Design is one of the most pervasive and consequential creative disciplines of the modern world. Virtually every visual message you encounter, whether in print, on a screen, on packaging, or in a public space, has been shaped by a designer's decisions about typography, layout, colour, image, and form. Graphic designers are visual communicators, responsible for translating ideas, information, and identities into images and arrangements that connect with audiences.
The discipline has expanded dramatically as digital technology has transformed both the tools of design and the environments in which it is received.
At the University of Lincoln, this three-year, full-time programme includes a sandwich year and work placement opportunities. You will develop the ability to tell compelling visual stories across a range of applications, from branding and packaging to filmmaking, animation, and book design. The curriculum balances conceptual thinking with technical skill, developing your creative voice alongside your command of industry-standard design tools and processes.
The programme encourages you to test your skills in international creative competitions, building a portfolio and professional profile that will serve you in a competitive graduate market. The sandwich year gives you the extended professional experience that design employers value above almost any other quality in a graduate applicant.
Graduates of Graphic Design work as graphic designers, brand designers, art directors, UX designers, motion graphic artists, illustrators, and design managers in agencies, in-house design teams, publishing houses, and the technology sector. Many build freelance practices alongside employed work, developing long-term client relationships across a range of industries. The visual thinking and communication skills the degree develops are also valuable in education, arts management, and product design.
Postgraduate study in graphic design, communication design, or a related specialism is a path for those who want to develop advanced technical expertise or move into research and teaching.