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Design – (M.A.)
University of Chester
Department of Art and Design
| Location: | Chester / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 24 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 180 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
Location of University of Chester
This programme provides an opportunity for designers who may already be working either in a design studio/agency or as a freelance/sole trader to have their professional practice recognised.
The programme is also intended to serve those students who have recently graduated and welcomes all designers whether they regard themselves as traditional practitioners or are steeped in digital media and the world of Adobe and beyond.
The range of design disciplines that are supported include graphic design, typography, design for the web, interaction design, editorial design, motion graphics, graphic illustration and animation.
Contents
Programme Structure
Year 1
* Research Methods for Design
* Advanced Design Practice
Year 2
* Collaborative Practice
* Advanced Design Project
* Masters Major Project including a written component (supervised)
Potential subjects for the taught and supervised modules currently include:
Graphic Design; Typography; Digital Imaging/Illustration; Editorial Design; Information Design, Advertising, Packaging; Design for the Web; Web Animation; Design History; Design Studies; Electronic Games Design Criticism; Design for Electronic Games.
Whilst students have full access to the department's specialist workshops, equipment, ICT facilities and technical support, it is expected that students on the programme will also have their own studio/workspace.
Assessment
Assessment is through practical work, self-reflective journals and bodies of research and critical analysis informing practical and contextual applications.
IELTS
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Take testRequirements
Minimum of lower second class honours degree in an appropriate Design subject, and will have evidence of recent work equivalent to honours degree standard.
Applications must include a statement of intent, supported by eight to twelve colour slides or digital images showing evidence of recent work. Suitable candidates will be invited for interview, to which they should bring a portfolio of recent, original work or, in the case of three-dimensional work, photographs.
At interview an applicant's potential to benefit from the programme of study will be assessed, and the interview will focus on the Design practice of the individual, so that his/her needs in relation to the programme aims can be discussed.
Applicants for the part-time programme will be required to have regular access to an appropriately equipped Design studio or its equivalent.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 85 |
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