MA
Design and Art Direction
1 year (48 weeks) full time or 2 years part time (96 weeks)
MA Design and Art Direction offers a 'cross-disciplinary' approach with an emphasis on practical self-directed studies. It is concerned with art direction in relation to advertising and graphic design and is of relevance to those interested in one or more of the following: advertising design, photography, magazine design and publication, illustration, motion graphics, design for digital media and corporate identity.
The expertise of the staff team is further enhanced by professional links with industry. You will be encouraged to complement your academic studies with professional practice and commissioned work to enhance employment aspirations in this field. You can also consider education as a career or undertake further postgraduate research in contemporary professional practice. The programme emphasises informed creative speculation and experimentation tempered by an awareness of professional and commercial realities.
Top facts
- Strong links with industry and a high percentage of graduates finding employment in design.
- Individually customised practice-based research projects.
- The opportunity to work with a broad range of media, techniques and ideas alongside people with diverse creative backgrounds and interests.
Assessment
This is by means of learning agreements, evidence of practice, learning record and presentation.
Placements
There are no mandatory work placements but where appropriate students may incorporate a range of work-based learning experiences and field research into their projects. Past examples include internships, placements, freelance and 'live' work with advertising agencies, photography studios, graphic design studios and broadcasting companies.
Graduates
There are career opportunities in design-related areas including, but not limited to, art direction (in advertising and publication design) graphic design, illustration, advertising, multimedia and motion graphics. Students may also undertake further postgraduate study. We have a growing network of alumni, including award winning practitioners in the UK and overseas.
Location
All Saints, Manchester
Entry Requirements
Honours degree or a postgraduate diploma or a professional qualification recognised as being equivalent to an honours degree. Other qualifications or experience may be acceptable if demonstrate appropriate knowledge and skills at honours degree standard.
More Information
Route Leader
Clinton Cahill
Senior Lecturer, Department of Design
