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Programme Director Ingelise Krarup Andersen

 

Programme Director

Student Advisor

Ingelise Krarup Andersen

Phone: + 45 72 69 15 40

E-mail: ikan@ucn.dk

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

About the programme

- Design, Technology & Business (Graphics)

 

Design, Technology & Business (Graphics) at UCN - University College of Northern Denmark in Aalborg is a 2-year, full-time study programme.

 

It combines practical work in graphic design programs such as QuarkXPress, Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign with a creative and aesthetical understanding of design processes from ideas to finished products.

 

Students on the Design, Technology & Business (Graphics) programme will also gain useful relevant knowledge about businesses, commerce and communication. 
 

Main elements

The three main elements of the programmes can be illustrated as follows:
 

The practical part The creative / aesthetical part The organisational part

You will gain skills in graphic design programs:

  • Illustrator 
  • Photoshop 
  • InDesign 

 

 

You will gain knowledge of the design process:

  • From idea to finished product 

 

 

 

You will gain relevant business knowledge about:

  • Businesses 
  • Commerce 
  • Communication

 

 

On the Design, Technology & Business (Graphics) programme at UCN - University College of Northern Denmark, you will follow 5 modules concerning graphic design, technology, marketing and graphic production.

 

The programme covers three fixed disciplines and three electives. As a student, you will go on a three month internship where you will be able to turn your knowledge into experience in a company or business. The programme concludes with a final examination project.

 

Module 1

Compulsory module
The compulsory module is a joint module for all students and is of 6 months’ duration.


It covers the following subject areas:

  • Design: The design process, philosophy of values and aesthetics. 
  • Business: The company, trade and communication. 
  • Technology: Technology, man and the environment. 
Module 2

Three fixed study programmes
Students will choose one of the following disciplines:

  • Design 
  • Production 
  • Marketing

Each discipline is of ¾ year’s duration. 
Module 3
  • The students will choose one elective e.g.:
  • Life style and branding 
  • Packaging design 
  • 3D and experience design 
Each elective is of ¼ year’s duration. 
Module 4 Internship
Students will go on an internship and try their strengths on
the real world. The internship is of 3 months’ duration. 
Module 5 Final examination project
The final examination project is of 1/4 year's duration. 

 

 

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