Teaching and assessment for Communication Design MDes

Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design

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Teaching

client briefs
weekly group or one-to-one tutorials
study visits
lectures
workshops

This is a studio-based course. You will also engage with the industry through professional project briefs. You can enter your work into national and international competitions such as:

the International Society of Typographic Design (ISTD)
British Design & Art Direction (D&AD)

the Royal Society of Arts (RSA) student design awards

Assessment

presentation on the completion of a project brief
portfolio work

Assessments will vary depending on the project brief and the stakeholders involved

Core Modules

These modules are an essential part of your course.

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Module code: DJ51019 Credits: 20 Semester: Semester 1

You will be introduced to the research skills and methods relevant to Masters-level study in art and design.

Through weekly lectures, group discussions and tutorials you explore how to structure critical thinking, design and manage research, and communicate your practice.

Research and Development in Practice full module details

Module code: DJ51048 Credits: 40 Semester: Semester 1

Communication Design can be crucial in working towards a more sustainable future.

You will have the opportunity to be an agent of change. You will learn to drive communication that talks to an audience.

You will learn to inspire action and solve issues related to society and the environment.

Exploring Communication Design Practice full module details

Module code: DJ52052 Credits: 40 Semester: Semester 2

Communication Design can be crucial in working towards a more sustainable future.

You will have the opportunity to be an agent of change and learn to drive communication that talks to an audience, inspiring action and solving issues related to society and the environment.

Expanding Communication Design Practice full module details

Optional Modules

You need to choose one or more of these modules as part of your course.

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Module code: DJ51038 Credits: 20 Semester: Semester 2

Leadership & Culture full module details

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