MA Graphic Design

Manchester Metropolitan University

MA in Graphic Design & Art Direction is designed for creative practitioners who wish to advance their knowledge, skills and specialism within the field of visual communication.You will develop a practice-led investigation within this broader context, actively constructing a bespoke body of design knowledge which combines theory, practice, research, entrepreneurship and innovation from a wide range of creative activities.You will be taught to question and expand your creative thinking and generic design process by developing your analytical skills engaging in critical dialogues working independently, collaboratively and across disciplines and experimenting in a range of directions before delivering professional and innovative outcomes to defined audiences with confidence. All creative activities are supported by strategic thinking and robust methodologies and informed by practice-led research.Career prospectsWe cultivate highly motivated, independent and creative thinkers who can transfer their skills into the creative marketplace, as entrepreneurial innovators, freelance practitioners and innovative team players. Past graduates predominantly achieve graduate-level positions or practice as sole traders, design studio artists, exhibiting artists, museum curators, archivists, researchers, academics, community practitioners, specialist technicians and filmmakers at national and international levels.

Manchester School of Art