COURSE CURRICULUM

The Graphic Design MA at Kingston University is a postgraduate program that encourages students to develop their creative practice within a studio-based learning environment. The course combines critical thinking, practical experimentation, and collaborative projects to prepare students for professional and socially engaged design work. Core modules begin with Reading: Critical Positions, which introduces students to contemporary debates and theoretical frameworks in graphic design, fostering analytical skills and informed creative decision-making. Critical Making Through Graphic Design focuses on hands-on experimentation with materials, technologies, and processes, enabling students to explore innovative approaches and develop a distinctive design language. Presentation: Future Directions helps students refine their ability to communicate ideas effectively, preparing them to present work professionally to clients, peers, and industry audiences. Studio: Graphic Design Future Practices encourages students to engage with emerging trends, technologies, and cultural contexts, applying design thinking to real-world challenges. The Studio: Extended Research Project for Graphic Design allows students to undertake an in-depth, self-directed project that integrates research, experimentation, and production, demonstrating both conceptual understanding and practical skill. Together, these modules equip graduates with creative, critical, and professional expertise, preparing them to contribute meaningfully to the design industry and explore new opportunities in graphic design, visual communication, and related fields.