University: How to Choose a Course Part 2: Graphic Design
We speak to graphic design graduate Maria Sagun on how she selected her course and university
Maria Sagun works as a graphic designer at ShortList magazine
Name: Maria Sagun
Age: 28
Degree: Graphic design
University: University for the Creative Arts (UCA), Epsom (2005-2008)
Occupation: Graphic designer at ShortList magazine
Before applying at UCA I only had a vague idea about what graphic design was. I decided upon UCA Epsom as it was close to me and could stay at home, plus the campus had the advantage of offering just four to five courses, which meant more focus on individuals.
After gaining a multimedia diploma at college, I wanted to gain a degree in illustration but was advised to take graphic design instead as it would open up more doors for me in terms of finding a job in the future. What Graphic Design Course to Choose
The uni had two design courses when I was there, graphic design and graphic design: new media (which I took), nowadays the closest one to this is simply called: graphic design.
My course was digitally focused. I had a gut instinct to go with this, as I would gain the advantage of learning new techniques and get access to design career paths where employers would highly recommend digital skills.
The course was a multidisciplinary experience which allowed me to work on projects that were mainly on screen, from 3D and animation, to web and digital design. With every project, you can choose any medium as long as your ideas and concepts are presen...
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