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Graphic Design and Illustration at NTU
The field of Graphic Design and Illustration is one of the most exciting and dynamic sectors of the UK’s highly successful creative industries.
Through live projects, competitions, exhibitions, industry links and placements, you will work in professional contexts and identify how you and your practice sit within the creative and cultural industries. Guest speakers and visiting alumni will provide you with valuable contacts within the creative industries. You will also have the opportunity to visit exciting creative cities and countries, and to study abroad for a semester.
Facilities for Graphic Design and Illustration students
Located in our new Design and Digital Arts building in the centre of Nottingham, from day one, you’ll find yourself using the same facilities and equipment as those already in the industry.
From creative studio spaces and digital design resources, you’ll be honing your creative process and exploring and utilising traditional, new and emerging technologies. Whether it’s motion, screen-printing or interactive, there’s a whole host of resources available to realise your creative ideas.
You’ll gain advanced knowledge and skills in industry-standard design software packages, including Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects and InDesign. And it’s not just the equipment that’s cutting-edge – our academic and technical support teams will always be on hand to help you with any questions you may have.
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New Design & Digital Arts Building
Our new Design & Digital Arts Building will place Nottingham as a UK hub for film, television, animation, UX design, games design, graphic design, and more.
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Opportunities while studying at NTU
You will be encouraged to complete work experience with the opportunity to gain an additional Diploma or Certificate in Professional Practice, dependent on the duration of your placement. You’ll also get to work collaboratively with your peers from across the Nottingham School of Art & Design to share creative ideas, take risks and explore new processes and approaches that will develop your practice. Importantly, our courses include opportunities to showcase your work to members of the creative industries at external portfolio events.
Nottingham School of Art & Design Facilities
We’ve built the perfect spaces for you to create in. From dedicated studios to editing suites, wood, ceramic and textile workshops to an onsite supply shop, we have creative spaces to enable you to learn, develop and acquire the skills and knowledge you will need in your career.
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Design & Digital Arts
The Department of Design & Digital Arts at Nottingham School of Art & Design fosters creativity and collaboration across analogue, digital, and performance mediums, helping students thrive in a fast-evolving creative industry.
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