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Solent University (Southampton): Visual Communication
| Institution | Solent University (Southampton) |
|---|---|
| Department | Faculty of Creative Industries, Architecture and Engineering |
| Web | http://www.solent.ac.uk |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
Do you have an eye for design? Would you like to help influence the future of visual communications? Southampton Solent University’s MA Visual Communication programme is ideally suited to students who wish to better understand the academic theory that underpins a range of visual mediums.
This intensive master’s degree helps students to improve their creative skills and build a solid understanding of visual communications theory. The curriculum covers the latest innovations in visual practice, examining the way technological and cultural changes contributed to contemporary academic thinking.
Topics of study include editorial design; art direction; interactive multimedia; information design; image creation; illustration; typographic design; print-making and photographic technique. Students may have workshop sessions with the letterpress, screen-printing, etching and relief printing facilities, as well as the wet darkroom and photo studio. Depending on their creative background, graduates will be well prepared for a range of careers in the creative industries.
Critical research papers and final master’s projects are supported by the University’s expanding research base, encouraging students to make an innovative contribution to visual communication academia.
MA
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants should normally hold an Honours degree at 2.2 or above in a relevant discipline. Alternatively, applicants may be considered with industry experience in one or more areas of the advertising, marketing, design or a related field. Applicants who are not in possession of the minimum entry requirements but are able to demonstrate aptitude, enthusiasm and motivation will be considered on an individual basis and may be admitted subject to satisfactory interview and/or portfolio. Applicants whose 1st language is not English require IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in other components) or equivalent. |
| Location | Main Site East Park Terrace Southampton SO14 0YN |
Fees
| Channel Islands | 7750 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| England | 7750 GBP for Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | 7750 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 7750 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 7750 GBP for Whole course |
| International | 14100 GBP for Whole course |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants should normally hold an Honours degree at 2.2 or above in a relevant discipline. Alternatively, applicants may be considered with industry experience in one or more areas of the advertising, marketing, design or a related field. Applicants who are not in possession of the minimum entry requirements but are able to demonstrate aptitude, enthusiasm and motivation will be considered on an individual basis and may be admitted subject to satisfactory interview and/or portfolio. Applicants whose 1st language is not English require IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in other components) or equivalent. |
| Location | Main Site East Park Terrace Southampton SO14 0YN |
Fees
| Channel Islands | 7750 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| England | 7750 GBP for Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | 7750 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 7750 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 7750 GBP for Whole course |
| International | 14100 GBP for Whole course |
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