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Communication Design
The Master of Design (M.Des) in Communication Design is a two year programme delivered by the Department of Communication Design at The — School of Art. The programme is practice-led and process-oriented in relation to definitions of broad design practices. It…
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School of Design
The Master of Design (M.Des) in Communication Design is a two year programme delivered by the Department of Communication Design at The — School of Art. The programme is practice-led and process-oriented in relation to definitions of broad design practices. It is also committed to the acquisition of principles within design theory relating to educational and commercial contexts. The programme provides rigorous methods for the interrogation of visual and textual research, positing questions relating to the role of the designer in society, and fundamental questions regarding personal and social responsibility. Delivered via a series of taught workshops, tutorials, set and elective projects, lecture and seminar-based sessions and self-directed learning, the emphasis of the programme rationale is on the contemporary practices of communication design, underpinned by theoretical research, and the social, technological, and economic contexts of contemporary design practices.Students on the programme are expected to engage in a high level of self-directed learning, research, and independent critical reflection, as well as participating in taught elements All GSA degree programmes are validated by the University of — .
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All applicants should normally have a good honours degree in a relevant subject area or equivalent professional practice. The admissions requirements for the MDes in Communication Design programme are: • A fully completed application form, including two references. • Submission of a 500-word written text outlining personal motivation for undertaking postgraduate study, and specific reasons for applying to the programme. • Submission of a portfolio of work (20-30 images, at 300 dpi, with an accompanying image list). • Demonstration of critical awareness at interview (if conducted). • Overseas applicants who are unable to attend for interview must submit the proposal and portfolio work. In addition, a remote interview may be required.
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