Digital and Graphic Design - BA (Hons)

Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh

**Please note this course is only available for Year 1 and Year 2 entry.**This cutting-edge BA (Hons) Digital and Graphic Design course will prepare you to thrive in the fast-paced, ever-evolving world of digital media and graphic design. This course will merge creative expression with advanced technological skills, equipping you with the tools to excel in the creative industries of tomorrow. It will include hands-on learning opportunities, enable you to make valuable industry connections, and nurture your creativity.QMU has an excellent reputation for producing work-ready graduates in the complementary fields of digital marketing, digital content creation, public relations, film and media production and costume design, and this new industry-focused degree is an exciting addition to our portfolio, set to produce graduates who can thrive in the growing design industry.The Scottish Government reported in 2019 that over 137,000 people in Scotland worked in design occupations and the sector has seen a 9% average annual growth in total turnover over the past ten years. It is one of the fastest-growing sub-sectors of the creative industries and this trend is set to continue. This new digital and graphic design course will be of interest if you are: * culturally curious and embrace global design influences and audience needs* a creative thinker ready to pioneer emerging tech and digital tools as a means of effective visual communication* a detail-oriented individual with an eye for precision and aesthetics and * a problem-solver ready to tackle real-world challenges with innovative, sustainable and inclusive solutions. The course offers an exciting combination of creativity, technical expertise and real-world experience. By graduation, you will have developed the creative and technical skills necessary to adapt and excel in a continually evolving design industry. On this course you will:* develop expertise in design principles, visual communication, content creation and digital media through an interdisciplinary approach* learn about typography, colour theory, layout and visual communication and apply this to practical projects creating attention-grabbing, creative content for a range of digital platforms and* explore digital innovations like web design, motion design, photography and interactive media with the aim of preparing you for a broad range of exciting career paths in the creative industries.

School of Arts, Social Sciences and Management