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Marbella Design Academy:
Are you planning a career in the field of graphic design? Marbella Design Academy gives you the opportunity to study in English in sunny Spain at a lower cost than in the UK. We provide a 3-year validated programme in Graphic Design, taught in English to students from around the world. This course is approved and validated by the University of Bedfordshire, UK, and on completion, students are awarded a BA degree, which is state-recognised in the UK.

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The academy is a leading international design school in Spain, state-recognized by the Ministry of Education in Spain. It is located in Monda, only 15km from the jet-set town of Marbella, on the Costa del Sol in the South of Spain. Special needs students (individuals with a physical disability) are also welcome to apply.

Graphic Design & Media BA (Hons) validated programme:
Study Graphic Design & Media in English at Marbella Design Academy in sunny Spain and be awarded a UK Bachelor of Arts with Honours degree in Graphic Design & Media by our UK partner, the University of Bedfordshire.

After graduation from Marbella Design Academy, you are awarded your official BA (Hons) degree in Graphic Design & Media, validated and awarded by the University of Bedfordshire (UK).

When awarded your official BA (Hons) degree in Graphic Design & Media, you can apply for a Master’s Degree at University of Bedfordshire or any other University of your choice.

As a professionally trained Graphic Designer, you can enjoy a wonderful profession that is full of exciting assignments and a rewarding and creative working life, where no two days are the same.

This course commences twice a year, in September and January. Graduates will be well prepared to enter the professional marketplace, with the necessary resources that will allow you to excel in this fast-paced design industry. 

You will be equipped with all the necessary knowledge and skills to develop a professional projection focused on visual communication and presentation.

Course Content:
Our Graphic Design course aims to equip you with all of the professional skills you need to start an exciting career in this field, guaranteeing you the highest calibre of education in the design industry.

In this course, you will combine art and technology to communicate your ideas to users. You will learn how to design everything from packaging, book covers, advertising campaigns, merchandising, corporate logos, and lots more.

As well as developing your freehand drawing skills, you will learn how to use all the professional software and computer applications you need as a professional Graphic Designer, such as PhotoShop, Indesign, Illustrator, and Adobe Premier.

You will also cover wider aspects of the graphic design field such as marketing, web-design, and video editing. During your 3rd academic year, you will have the opportunity to gain hands-on industry experience through a work placement in a real world environment. 

Year 1:
- Fundamentals of Design: Fundamentals of Creative Design; Fundamentals of Graphic Design; History of Graphic Design; History of Art
- Design Applications: Brand Design; Editorial Design; Freehand Drawing; Photography; Illustrator; InDesign; Photoshop
- Design Projects: Project 1; Group Project; Final Project

Year 2:
- Graphic Expression: Editorial Design 2; Theory of Publicity; Graphic Expression Techniques; Web & Multimedia; Audio & Video Editing; Packaging Design
- Design Communication: Illustrator 2; Photography 2; InDesign 2; Photoshop 2; Freehand Drawing 2
- Design Projects II: Project 1; Group Project; Final Project

Year 3:
- Graphic Design Practice: Editorial Design 3; Audio & Video Editing 2; Three Dimensional Design; Print & Design Production; Theory of Publicity II; Studio Management
- Final Major Project; Final Major Project & Portfolio; Educational & Vocational Orientation; Work Experience

Student Testimonial:
"Marbella Design Academy is an exclusive design school with international mix of students from all around the world. I am fond of Spanish culture and language and wanted to study graphics, hence it was my best choice.

Since the number of students in each class is small, there is great amount of one to one interaction between students and teachers therefore students can take more advantage."
- Diptee, Graphic Design Student