Graphic Communication Design

About

Dive into the dynamic realm of Graphic Communication Design at Central Saint Martins' 3-week Summer Study Abroad course, exploring the limitless possibilities of visual expression. Immerse yourself in an intensive learning experience, guided by industry experts, and unravel the art of compelling graphic storytelling in the heart of London's creative landscape.

Target group

18+

Students applying for this course are expected to be independent and highly motivated and have at least 1-year prior experience in the graphic design field. Summer Study Abroad is suitable for students wanting undergraduate-level study.

Course aim

At Central Saint Martins we understand Graphic Communication Design as an expanded practice. This means we are interested in thinking about design from a broad range of perspectives that challenge conventional understandings of the discipline. During this intensive three-week course you will experience five practices undertaken by the expanded designer of the 21st century:

Designer as Producer
Designer as Activist
Designer as Researcher
Designer as Artist
Designer as Enabler
These practices will introduce you to a range of ways of thinking and working across the field of contemporary design. For each Practice, you will be given a different project brief to challenge your understanding of the role. These short projects will stimulate your thinking and enable you to become more confident of your own areas of interest and specialism. While embarking on these projects there will be opportunities to explore the city, thus enabling you to experience what London has to offer as a world-renowned cultural destination. The final week of the course will provide a more open-ended studio environment to enable you to bring more of your own personal position and agenda to the fore. During this final week you will choose one of the five Practices briefs to develop further into your own personal project.

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