Year 1: Visualisation; historical/contextual studies 1; design processes/theory; computer applications for design; studio practice; in addition, all 3 year groups participate in the following: educational visits; live briefs; visiting lecturers from industry. Year 2: Historical and contextual studies 2; business practice; advertising; brand identity and design; editorial design; typographic design. Year 3: This final year of the course requires learners to compile a body of work including a professional portfolio and a practical exhibition; in order to achieve this the student studies the following modules: dissertation; externally set briefs; final major project.