our approach is practice-led and research-oriented. an integrated approach to theory and practice threads through the course delivered by an accomplished course team of awarded design practitioners, published researchers and experienced educators. this approach offers a distinct opportunity to develop a body of work that is relative and progressive. what to expect your self-authored, practice-led enquiry will drive the programme of study. you will work in collaboration with the course tutors, fellow course participants and external partners. your long-term independent enquiry will be punctuated with specialist workshops, course-led briefs, tutor, peer and expert critique forums, site visits, lectures and talks from leading practitioners, thinkers and doers. you will join and participate in a critical studio environment where practice-led, theoretical and historical contexts will be explored, critiqued and contemplated alongside one another. outside of core delivery, you will have the opportunity to utilise a range of resources to experiment and continue developing your projects. your success or failure on the course will depend, to a great extent on how rigorously and responsibly you exercise self-direction and how well you respond to tutorial advice and advice from peers and collaborators. the level of self-management required will increase throughout the course. we will assume that you are technically proficient and able to research and develop any further skills you require. technical tuition is restricted to the tutorial support of individual projects. if you need to acquire a significant skill base, then you are advised to do so before you apply for the course. industry experience and opportunities throughout the course, you will have the opportunity to work in partnership with a team of course tutors and guests with specialist knowledge in practice/s of graphic design spanning commissioned work, research practice and teaching. you will also socialise your practice with key institutions, organisations and communities throughout the course. mode of study ma graphic media design is in full-time mode which runs for 45 weeks over 15 months. you will be expected to commit 40 hours per week to study.