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MA Visual Communication
Canterbury
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Program Overview
The MA Visual Communication program at UCA is a highly esteemed and forward-thinking course designed to equip students with advanced skills in visual storytelling, graphic design, and communication across various media. This program is characterized by its fusion of creative excellence, innovative design, and a deep understanding of contemporary visual communication practices, ensuring that graduates are well-prepared to excel in the dynamic world of visual communication.
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Creative Excellence: The curriculum places a strong emphasis on creative excellence, encouraging students to explore new concepts, techniques, and visual narratives in their communication design.
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Multimedia Approach: Students are introduced to a multimedia approach to visual communication, enabling them to craft compelling messages across print, digital, and interactive media.
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Storytelling and Branding: The program focuses on the art of storytelling and branding, teaching students how to convey narratives and build strong visual identities for brands and organizations.
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User-Centered Design: Students learn to apply user-centered design principles, ensuring that their visual communication resonates effectively with target audiences.
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Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Collaboration is encouraged among students with diverse backgrounds, including graphic designers, artists, writers, and digital media specialists, providing opportunities to work on cross-disciplinary communication projects.
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Professional Practice: The program equips students with the skills and knowledge needed for professional visual communication practice, including portfolio development and client communication.
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Industry Connections: UCA maintains strong connections with advertising agencies, design studios, publishing houses, and creative industry organizations, offering students opportunities for internships, networking, and exposure to real-world communication challenges.
Location
Canterbury
Score
IELTS 6.5
Tuition Fee
£ 18000
Postgraduate Entry Requirements:
Academic Qualifications:Minimum average percentage of 60% in undergraduate studies is often considered, some courses may have higher minimum percentage requirements.
English Language Proficiency :
- IELTS: The minimum required overall score is usually between 6.5 and 7.0, with a minimum score of 6 in each component.
- PTE Academic: The minimum required overall score is typically between 58 and 67.
- TOEFL: The minimum required scores are usually between 90 and 95 for the internet-based test (iBT) and 575-600 for the paper-based test (PBT).
Students must provide:
- academic marksheets & transcripts
- letters of recommendation
- a personal statement - SOP
- passport
- other supporting documents as required by the university.
Work experience: Some postgraduate courses may require relevant work experience in the field.
It is important to note that meeting the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee admission, as the university considers factors such as availability of places and competition for the program. Additionally, some courses may have higher entry requirements or additional selection criteria, such as interviews or portfolio submissions.
The University for the Creative Arts (UCA) recognizes the importance of providing financial support to students pursuing their creative arts education. University for the Creative Arts offers a range of scholarships and funding opportunities to help students with the costs of tuition fees and living expenses.
Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships: University for the Creative Arts offers Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships to both undergraduate and postgraduate students. These scholarships are awarded based on academic excellence and are open to both domestic and international students. The scholarship amount varies and can contribute towards tuition fees or living expenses.
International Scholarships: University for the Creative Arts offers scholarships specifically designed for international students. These scholarships are available for both undergraduate and postgraduate studies. The eligibility criteria, application process, and scholarship amounts may vary.
University for the Creative Arts Creative Excellence Scholarships: These scholarships are awarded to students who demonstrate exceptional talent and creative potential in their chosen field of study. The Creative Excellence Scholarships are available for various disciplines within the creative arts, such as fine arts, design, fashion, media, and more.
External Scholarships and Funding: University for the Creative Arts encourages students to explore external scholarship opportunities and funding sources. There may be scholarships offered by government organizations, charitable foundations, or industry associations that are applicable to creative arts students. University for the Creative Arts provides guidance and support to help students identify and apply for external scholarships.
It is important to note that scholarship availability, eligibility criteria, and application deadlines may vary from year to year.
Graduates from UCA's MA Visual Communication program are well-poised for dynamic career opportunities within the field of visual communication.
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Graphic Designer: Graduates can pursue careers as graphic designers, working on a diverse range of projects, including branding, advertising, editorial design, and digital media.
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Art Director: Proficiency in visual communication makes graduates excellent candidates for art director roles, overseeing the creative direction of design projects and teams.
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Digital Media Designer: Some graduates may choose to specialize in digital media design, creating interactive websites, apps, and multimedia campaigns.
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Brand Strategist: Careers as brand strategists involve developing comprehensive brand strategies and visual identities for organizations and businesses.
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Creative Director: Graduates can work as creative directors, shaping the artistic direction and vision of communication campaigns, teams, or agencies.
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UX/UI Designer: For those interested in user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) design, careers involve creating intuitive and user-friendly digital interfaces for websites and applications.
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Advertising Copywriter: Graduates with strong writing skills can pursue roles as advertising copywriters, crafting persuasive messaging for advertising campaigns.
