This course presents you with in-depth knowledge of, and professional skills within, the field of graphic design. The course develops your graphic sensibilities through analysis of existing examples of real-life visual identity, branding, and communication along with project-based studio assignments. You work with physical and digital media, and are challenged to use these media in each of your projects throughout the summer session. Studios are taught vertically, combining students of different levels. Expectations relate to you as an individual student.
One drawing course at university level. Knowledge of one or more programs in Adobe Creative Suite.
Faculty
Morten Noer Andersen
Graphic designer (Denmark’s Design School, 1986). Master of professional development and professional education (University of Copenhagen, 2004). Management studies (DR). Launched the MA Programme, Visual Culture & Identity at KADK Royal Academy of Fine Arts, Copenhagen (2013-2016). Head of Institute of Communication Design, Denmark’s Design School (2001-2007). Head of design at Bysted (2007-2009) and at DR TV (1997-2001). Currently working on a Ph.D. about public visual identity. With DIS since 2018.
Long Study Tour
About this tour
The week-long Study Tour to Sweden and Finland forms an integral part of the studio curriculum by broadening your understanding of how design shapes human experience. You will examine graphic design by studying cultural destinations in Stockholm, Helsinki, and the surrounding areas. By visiting sites and immersing yourself in the environment, you will begin to identify cultural differences through visual and graphic expression.
The sites visited, as sensory experiences, provide you with an opportunity to develop your critical observation skills and diagrammatic and representational proficiency. Simultaneously, you will be equipped with a vocabulary of design concepts, strategies, and materials, which can be applied in your own creative work in studio and beyond.
Learning outcomes
Study graphic design as manifest in contemporary and traditional sites in Sweden and Finland
Meet local offices and experts in the industry and learn about cutting edge graphic design
Develop sketching and note-taking skills for recording impressions of sites in a journal
Possible activities
Visiting Hyper Island, SoFo, Kiasma Museum, and the Espoo Museum of Modern Art
Exploring showrooms of Scandinavian brands, Design House Stockholm, Artek, and Marimekko
Discussing with practicing Scandinavian graphic designers at Söderhavet and Agency Leroy
Looking for some advice? We’ll support you every step of the way.
