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What the f**k is Graphic Design?

Teaching Matters Experiential Learning

Creative problem solving, risk taking, lateral thinking, communication, project management, amongst the many core design skills this student employed in order to fulfil this unique ‘task’. We wanted everyone to feel like they could be a designer even if they didn’t or couldn’t draw. Sep 13, 2018

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Design Agency: 100% Employable

Teaching Matters Experiential Learning

What is particularly significant is the breadth of experience each student has throughout their time in Design Agency , working in up to 4 different teams with a variety of peers and mentors from a broad spectrum of the industry. This has led to some unexpected partnerships and immediate positions within the business post-graduation.

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Graphic Design in a Box

Teaching Matters Academic Support

Zoe Patterson In 1998 after ten years working in the design industry both in Britain and the United States Zoe Patterson entered Edinburgh College of Art as Graphic Design Programme Director. Since that time she has maintained her professional practice and developed her research in the field of education. Dec 1, 2016

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New evidence on the challenges and consequences of precarious work for university students

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Mooney (2016), for example, criticizes the fact that hospitality management takes a ‘dispassionate’ attitude toward casually employed students, failing retention. UK research further highlights sexist and discriminatory attitudes in the industry ( Ineson et al , 2013 ; Maxwell and Broadbridge, 2014 ).