This course explores the fascinating relationship between design-led practice, industry engagement and critical analysis.

You will build a body of self-directed work informed by contemporary graphic design practice and emerging debates within the field of design. Driven by problem analysis, critical debate and design innovation you will develop briefs, engage with an audience and work collaboratively. Your investigation will explore the relationship between visual and contextual research, investigating the social, political and ethical contexts of your work.

You will be supported by a team with diverse research and practical interests within graphic design and visual culture, working closely with visiting industry speakers. You will source live briefs, work with clients and apply your contextual and industry informed knowledge and understanding to question why graphic design needs to exist and who is the audience - the focus is on becoming a problem seeker not just a problem solver.

MA, MA Award
September Start
Full-time, Part-time Study Mode
1 years Duration

Entry Requirements For This Course

A 2:2 undergraduate UK honours degree or international equivalent in a subject related to your proposed course of study or;

A degree-equivalent postgraduate diploma /professional qualification

Applicants who hold a degree from another discipline or have experiential learning in lieu of a degree may also be considered for entry via the Recognition of Prior Learning process (RPL).

Upcoming Open Days at Leeds Arts University

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Postgraduate Open Day

26 Feb 2025, 17:00 PM - 26 Feb 2025, 19:00 PM Leeds Arts University
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At our postgraduate open day you will hear a welcome talk which will give you an overview of what you can expect if you study with us followed by a short tour of the University with our student ambassadors. You can then attend a course talk about the subject you wish to study delivered by the Course Leaders. Our Admissions and Student Support teams will also be available to take questions.
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Postgraduate Open Day

10 May 2025, 17:00 PM - 10 May 2025, 19:00 PM Leeds Arts University
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At our postgraduate open day you will hear a welcome talk which will give you an overview of what you can expect if you study with us followed by a short tour of the University with our student ambassadors. You can then attend a course talk about the subject you wish to study delivered by the Course Leaders. Our Admissions and Student Support teams will also be available to take questions.

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