The notion of design is very broad. Design refers to defining the particularities of a certain object or concept, shape, size, colour, environment, costs, functionalities, utility, constraints, etc. Design sets out to describe a certain product in a very detailed, understandable and practical manner. Design is often the step before execution and serves as base for the actual creation of the product in question.
The designer is the person performing the action of design and can be subordinate to several, very different fields of activity such as: Fashion Design, Interior Design, Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Web Design, Game Design, Interactional Design, Service Design, Product Design or Process Design. The use and attributes of Design as profession are becoming more and more diversified and are nowadays present in many different business sectors, from architecture and civil engineering, to organizational and human behaviour, making the designer a vital, integrated part of any modern enterprise. Thus the study of design becomes also much more complex, encompassing diverse methods and approaches and shaping the designer generation of the years to come.
The Department of Graphic Design appreciates that students need first to learn about their history, before incorporating it into a contemporary setting. This program will explore the various contributions that society has made to graphic design, both in the student’s own country and abroad. Students will become comfortable using print and digital media in their courses.
The Fashion Design course has as its objective to give the student a solid base regarding the various aspects of this field, exploring both the methods and the technical-operations side, helping to form a highly flexible specialist capable of working in various types of environments and disciplines: from the small artisanal producer, to the small-medium size company, all the way up to the largest multinationals.
The Department of Film Design strives to educate students in all aspects of the film genre. Of particular note is the department’s hands-on approach, and students are encouraged to create their own films. They learn about the background of film, the various aspects of film making and current trends in the sector.
The completion of the three year IED course in Fashion Marketing and Communication is a valuable addition to one’s professional skill set and is made for those who have high personal objectives.
Our Gaming study programmes connect technology, creativity, innovation and human science so you will be ready to become the game specialist of the future.
The AP degree in Multimedia Design and Communication is an education which deals with Interactive Design, Digital and Visual Communication and the newest forms of media.
The course team places a great emphasis on integrating critical theory and practice in all years and modules. The course is taught by practising photographers and experienced lecturers who provide a supportive framework to encourage self-motivated research and experimentation.
You will learn to design spaces ranging from household to public spaces, i.e. everything that happens inside and outside of architecture. This means not only the ability to lay spaces out, but also to create an environment corresponding with its function and the expectations of its users.
The programme offers a choice of either E-Commerce or E-Design and students will obtain a wide knowledge of digital communication. Furthermore students will learn about service design, leisure economy, storytelling, user-friendliness, digital design development, project management and inter-cultural relations.
Art and Technology (ArT) is for students with an urge to create and to work with the interactive field between art and technology. ArT will challenge you to develop and demonstrate your artistic creativity and to design large scale installations and events in cross-disciplinary teams.
The Product Designer is concerned with the creation and design of products for industry. This professional is capable of initiating the process of innovation in all of its facets: creative, esthetic, social and technological. His role is in fact, that of understanding and foreseeing the needs of the market, put them into the context of the organization and translate them into a concrete project for eventual production on an industrial scale.
The the Design, Technology & Business (Graphics) programme at UCN - University College of Northern Denmark in Aalborg is the right choice for you. As a graduate of Design, Technology & Business (Graphics) you will be sought after in the business community and there are many job opportunities. You can work in graphic businesses, in advertising agencies, publishing houses, newspaper or magazine printers’, in marketing departments or as a teacher.