The future graphic designer is curious empathetic responsible knowledgeable and technically adaptable Coventry University s Graphic Design BA Hons course challenges and guides you to become just that Graphic Design is a complex discipline that encapsulates a wide range of aims and outcomes Through the use of visual language graphic designers shape and challenge perceptions of the world around us With this kind of power comes responsibility designers don t just make pretty pictures The course pushes you to become an independent designer with a conscience and boundless imagination In doing so you will be guided to explore your own passions as well as adapt to changing briefs and diverse audiences This is aligned with four key pillars that define the course s ethos experimentation critical thinking community and vocation As such the course favours creative freedom and exploration of mediums techniques and technologies to visualise research-informed concepts and innovative design strategies within a supportive network of staff students alumni clients and industry guests On this course you are not only guided towards the development of a strong portfolio of work but also encouraged to proactively define and pursue own interests in alignment with your long-term goals Ranked among the 10 best universities in the country for Design and Crafts in the Guardian University Guide 2019 our graphic design students are regular winners of reputable design competitions such as D AD YCN and the Penguin Student Design Awards Our graduates have gone on to create award winning advertising campaigns for Silver Spoon and moving imagine work for The Mill user interfaces for IBM book covers for the The Hunger Games campaign collateral for Lush and even launch their own jewelry company as worn by Lily Allen Slothai and Mini Swoosh