Graphic Design

Combining practical design skills with creative problem-solving, this course offers a solid foundation in contemporary forms of visual communication. It explores all contexts where graphic design is found such as digital content; interface design; web and social media; editorial design; print and publishing; moving image; visual identity; typography; and graphic illustration and engages with important themes like the climate emergency and social justice.

Facilities and Specialist Equipment

Spacious studios and facilities in Alexon House, the previous home of the Alexon and Eastex fashion company.

Excellent studio facilities including screen printing, large format printing and RISO printing, and photo studio.

Mac computers with access to Creative Cloud, Dragonframe and TB Paint software.

Creative Cloud for personal use.

Equipment including drawing tablets; cameras; C-stands; and coloured gels.

360° green-screen room with motion-capture suit.

Partnerships and Collaborations

The course partners with a graphics arts course at MSA University in Cairo, Egypt, for international student collaboration.

Projects collaborations include with Luton Town Football Club, the NHS and Luton Council.

Your Student Experience

Develop a reflective, outward-looking approach to design challenges, and become adept at using a variety of platforms from digital to print, moving image to illustration.

Gain a solid knowledge of the cultural, critical and creative contexts of contemporary practice including how social media has transformed the role of the graphic designer.

Take the opportunity to work on live projects through national competitions and awards such as D&AD, RSA Student Awards and Penguin Design Award, alongside local collaborations and University-wide initiatives.

Intern at our in-house alumni-led studio, Guildford Street Press, and get live experience working on projects for external clients.

Attend weekly World of Work guest talks from a wide range of creative-industry professionals, who share insights into finding your first job in fashion and establishing yourself as an independent creative. 

Enhance your studies with regular field trips to Somerset House, Tate Museum and the Design Museum.