Graphic Design &
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Graphic Design & Advertising

FdA - BA (Hons) Real Projects for Real Work Skills

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Online Talks / Events

Rewatch our onlines talks including
1st Yr Talk: Harnessing Creativity | Industry Talk: Kin + Carta Brief | Alumni Talk: The Art of Food Packaging

What Our Students Say

“I couldn’t have asked for a better start to my career”
Cameron ScottW12 / Kin + Carta Connect
It gives you more pride in your work, not say I wouldn’t bother for a tutor but it’s real live and that pushes you.
Olivia TaylorPlacements @ Bella Design / Purpose / Design by Day / Code Computer Love / Textbook Studio
I didn’t have a clue about graphics until I came here – it made me realise what my skills were.
Charlotte Leicester2Squared Agency
The Mentor programme is a great way to get your foot in the door at a company – it really helps you engage with industry.
Alex CranglePlacement @ TPW
It was such an eye opener, it showed me how hard you have to work. I speak so highly of this course, if I’d gone to MMU I would never have got out of it, what I got out of this.
James KeeblePlacement @ Havas Lynx
We worked directly with Kin + Carta Connect on multiple workshops, presentations & briefs - a pretty incredible opportunity!
Clare MarshallCurrent Student
This course has made me more confident and ready to work in the industry.
Aleksandra WantuchGraduate
This course has made me more confident and ready to work in the industry.
Aleksandra WantuchGraduate
The working environments been so personal, I've felt so much more encouragement than I ever did in my previous Uni. You can really tell the difference going from being a number on a screen to a person.
Andrew McAlinney Graduate
Today's UX speaker was a huge help to me, he's given me actionable, achievable, effective steps I can now implement into my own project. He also passed along resources he uses giving further reading and support to take away from this, already in-depth lecture.
Ethan CallaghanGraduate

The standard of craft, typographic sensibilities and visual literacy are higher than I would normally expect to see!

Jenna Gardner | External Examiner

Live Brief Experience

We work with industry to give you real world experiences in Digital & Print Design
"Very high quality work - industry standard" Jenna Gardner | External Examiner

Industry Engagement

We are proud of what our students achieve, please check out some of their latest achievements

Networking

Networking is central in building your career, confidence & getting work...
on this course we go for it connecting with leaders in Manchester Creative Networking - Creative Resources
Networking events include: School of Thought | Two+Two | Agency Portfolio Cit
www.onlydigitaljobs

Kin + Carta Connect

Curriculum input, 1-2-1 teaching & projects delivered directly by Kin + Carta Connect, ensuring you stay right up to date with digital design & advertising

Why Study on this Course

Up-To-Date Digitally

Digital Design is moving very quickly. Kin + Carta Connect bring two decades of digital innovation providing direct input on practice and skills within the digital design & advertising field. They will support your learning, running skills workshops and studio visits in the second and third year ensuring you remain ahead of other graduates in this fast passed industry. 

Totally Print Savvy

Print is alive and well having found its place in the digital age. Designing and preparing for print is a specialist skill involving fluid use of multiple applications. We have nearly 60 years experience in this area and you will be encouraged to produce real print using real supplies, building relationship through industry visits to printers and design agencies.

100% Tutor Contact

Truly industry ready designers are born from excellent support and mentoring. We believe you should have greater access to tutors not less! Our classes involve direct learning in small groups and you will have 100% tutor contact during your timetabled curriculum. Whether up-skilling or returning to education we aim to directly support your creative growth in preparation for work.

4Designers Conference London

Yearly visit to the huge 4Designers conference in London with visits to major London Agencies and other Manchester based companies

What Industry Say

We enjoyed today & were impressed by the level of effort, understanding & creativity presented. We were blown away by Radomir!
Caroline Roberts-CherryBBC
The work & presentations were of a very high quality, the design & ideas were brilliant...
Heather LomasWinning Pitch
There is the possibility of offering the students placement opportunities after their course finishes
DirectorStudio North
Olivia is a conscientious, enthusiastic designer with a personable nature ready to take on new ideas. I would recommend her as an asset to any design agency.
Design DirectorPurpose
Michael has adapted really well to a very busy working environment and has been an enormous help. His level of design ability is very high for someone at his level and he’s been producing work to an excellent standard.
Tom CunninghamLTE Group

Curriculum Overview

1st Year

A grounding in Design & Communication Principles with a focus on Print Design.

• Design & Advertising communication principles
• Problem solving through research
• Specialist application skills in Print Design
• Idea generation & research skills
• Live projects client facing & pitching

2nd Year

Industry set live projects, identifying specialisms with a focus on Digital Design.

• Screen, Digital Design & Advertising specialist principles
• Personalisation of studies through Practice-Based Research
• Specialist application skills in Digital Design
• Industry briefing & pitching
• Placement Opportunities
• Introduction of Self-Directed studies

3rd Year (Top-Up)

Engage your creative talents and independent thinking, with a focus on Digital & Print Design.

• Self-Directed Study & specialist direction
• Autonomous studies & collaboration
• Holistic application skills in Digital & Print Design
• Industry consultation on cross media projects
• National Student Competitions
• Placement Opportunities

Visit UCEN Manchester Course Page for detailed unit information, entry requirements & fees >

Specialist Equipment

Book Making | Digital Printing | Oversized Printing | Screen Printing | Tablets | Graphics Tablets

Apps You'll Learn

Illustrator | InDesign | Photoshop | After Effects | WordPress CMS | Sketch | Distiller

Destinations & Placements

Get In Touch, or Come & See Us

Visits
We welcome visits any time of the year. Please drop the course leader Alex Komlosy an email to provide at least two weeks notice or give us a call. 

Address
UCEN Manchester
Graphic Design & Advertising
Barlow Moor Rd, West Didsbury 
Manchester M20 2PQ

Contact
Reception. 0161 674 7401
Staff Room. 0161 674 7400
Direct. 0161 674 3190
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