International Foundation Year in Art, Media and Architecture (2 Semesters), Leading to Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Graphic Design and Animation

Study Group - University of Huddersfield International Study Centre

UK,England

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48 Months

Duration

CAD 15,500/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

Jan 2025

Apply Date

UK, England

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1992

Total Students: 17,300 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

Queensgate, Huddersfield HD1 3DH, United Kingdom

International Foundation Year in Art, Media and Architecture (2 Semesters), Leading to Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Graphic Design and Animation

Program Overview

International Foundation Year in Art, Media & Architecture
The International Foundation Year in Art, Media & Architecture will prepare you for an undergraduate degree in a range of fields such as media, design journalism and fashion design.

You will study core modules, which are general skills subjects, and optional modules such as media campaigns tailored to your chosen area of study, all of which are important for your academic development.

Why study Art, Media & Architecture?

  • Build your portfolio of creative work ready for your undergraduate degree
  • Start preparing for your future work placement with the International Study Centre’s CareerAhead activities
  • Choose from career-focused, professional degrees with a high graduate employment rate
  • Progress to a degree which incorporates cutting edge practices, ensuring you graduate with an up-to-date knowledge on your chosen industry
  • Benefit from top facilities on a modern campus, such as the new £30 million Barbara Hepworth building – the home of all things art, design and architecture at the University.

Once you have succesfully completed International Foundation Year in Art, Media & Architecture, and achieving the required grades, you will join the first year of your undergraduate degree at the University of Huddersfield.

Leading to: Graphic Design and Animation BA (Hons)

On the graphic design and animation course, you’ll have the opportunity to learn the techniques and skills to pursue a multi-media design career in the digitally evolving creative industries. From film and advertising to websites and social media, graphic design and animation co-exist across different media channels including digital, print and moving image.

Why study Graphic Design and Animation?

  • Learn the core skills needed in the creative industry, from the handmade to the digital, including 2D and 3D concept realisations.
  • We’ll support and inspire you to experiment with creativity to help you become a strong designer/animator.
  • You’ll have the opportunity to gain a wider understanding of the strategies behind developing your work including storytelling narratives, visual language, branding and the user experience.

Our approach closely aligns itself with creative industry practices. It also encourages innovation through collaboration, which will enhance your prospects when applying for an optional industry placement. The ambitions and ethos of this course are championed by our students, staff, graduates and industry partners. It’s vital that you understand how graphic design, both static and animated, works in the wider world, so we work with a range of communication theories and diverse guest speakers, giving you the chance to understand the factors shaping the industry.