Contemporary Print Making and Graphic Design Nottingham Trent University

Overview

Immerse yourself in the world of graphic design and screen printing in this Contemporary Print Making and Graphic Design course. You’ll gain valuable experience creating unique prints, learning the essentials of design, and understanding the process behind storytelling in visual formats.

By the end of the course, you will have created a complete, self-designed zine and a professionally bound book showcasing your work—a tangible portfolio that reflects your personal style and newfound skills.

Outcomes

During this course at Nottingham Trent University, you will:

• learn how to screen print on paper and fabric using a handbench and line table
• explore different techniques for transferring your designs and play with layering colours and textures to bring your ideas to life
• discover the essential principles of good graphic design, typography, and layout
• develop storytelling and narrative skills, discovering how to convey narratives visually
• experiment with multiple printmaking techniques, exploring various ways to create and refine your work
• get hands-on experience layering, understanding colour separation, and print variations
• gain hands-on experience in bookbinding, covering essential techniques to produce visually stunning and professional-quality books
• select materials, prepare pages, and bind them to create a unique zine.