COURSE CURRICULUM

The Graphic Design course is structured across three years, progressively developing foundational skills, professional knowledge, and personal creative identity. In the first year, students are introduced to the fundamentals of design through six core modules. Design Exploration focuses on analogue techniques and hands-on tools, while Design Visualisation introduces key graphic design software and formatting principles. Design Enquiry encourages research-led thinking by drawing inspiration from design theory and history. Design Context challenges students to apply design thinking to real-world problems, and Design Reflection supports critical analysis of personal growth and professional development. The year concludes with Design Experience, a team project that synthesizes the year's learning into a comprehensive, audience-focused campaign. In the second year, the emphasis shifts toward more professional practice. Design System introduces the concept of creating a cohesive design system through typographic work. Design Interaction explores user interface and user experience principles by guiding students through app design projects. Design Narrative combines editorial and web design to explore storytelling in graphic communication, while Design Activism teaches students how to use design for social change and public awareness campaigns. In Design Profession, students work with real clients on team projects, applying practical skills in a commercial context. The year ends with Design Specialism, where students research and document a specific area of graphic design that aligns with their interests. In the final year, students are encouraged to take ownership of their creative direction. Design Agility and Design Adventure involve working on national or international design competition briefs, both individually and in teams. Design Identity helps students prepare personal branding materials and portfolios. Design Experiment promotes exploration and speculative approaches to push creative boundaries. Design Showcase focuses on the planning and execution of a public end-of-year exhibition, and Design Culture culminates in a written or video essay that reflects on a chosen area of graphic design through critical and academic research.