the university of dundee

Why study Graphic Design at Dundee?
Graphic design is about the visual communication of ideas. At Dundee we will challenge you with a range of design briefs, set either by tutors or by external professionals, which will enhance and inform your creative outcomes. Your learning experience will be supported by lectures, tutorials, workshops and visits to design agencies.
We will help you to develop your drawing and computer-aided design skills. Throughout the course you will use research, analysis, evaluation and self-criticism, which will assist you to arrive at the best possible solutions to design challenges. You are encouraged to maintain a keen interest in current trends and developments. By the end of the course you will have acquired the skills that you need to support your success within the design industry.
Skill development
We will help you to develop your drawing and computer-aided design skills. Throughout the course you will use research, analysis, evaluation and self-criticism, which will assist you to arrive at the best possible solutions to design challenges. You are encouraged to maintain a keen interest in current trends and developments. By the end of the course you will have acquired the skills that you need to support your success within the design industry.
Placement scheme
You will have the opportunity to participate in an established placement scheme with design agencies across the UK, and you will also present your work at an end-of-year exhibition.
'New Blood'
Final year students gain valuable experience and exposure within the graphic design world by taking part in 'New Blood' - a showcase of the best graduates in graphic design, visual communication, advertising and other commercial creative arts.
At the end of the course you will be able to:
understand the graphic design process
demonstrate an effective personal visual vocabulary
understand historical and contemporary influences on design
use computer aided design from initial concept to final outcome
cohesively answer a design brief
Who should study Graphic Design?
You are:
creative
artistic and innovative
attentive to detail
a strong communicator
interested in developing your computer and drawing skills
You want to:
Learn how to design for print and screen
Develop your computer aided design skills
Learn how to answer a design brief
Student exchange
Students can apply to take part in a student exchange for a period of one or two semesters to a European or international partner institution: destinations include France, Germany, Italy, The Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Scandinavia, Spain, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the USA. You will have the opportunity to participate in an established placement scheme with design agencies across the UK. You will also present your work at an end-of-year exhibition.