Advanced design communication
Advanced design communication
The aim of this course is to allow you to reflect on the multidisciplinary nature of contemporary design communication. You will bring together all the key subject disciplines of design practice and develop your analytical skills while generating conceptual thinking needed to prepare for high-level professional practice. Throughout this course we want you to realise your own creative potential and self-reliance. As this is a fast changing world of creative communication, this course will support you to identify whether you want to work as a freelance or pursue further developments in a design corporation.
Skills
Demonstrate critical awareness of current issues in design and communication processes, informed by leading-edge research and practice in this field.
Demonstrate originality, insight and critical thinking in order to create a communication strategy.
Apply your knowledge and intellectual skills within professional contexts.
Skills
Demonstrate critical awareness of current issues in design and communication processes, informed by leading-edge research and practice in this field.
Demonstrate originality, insight and critical thinking in order to create a communication strategy.
Apply your knowledge and intellectual skills within professional contexts.
Skills
Demonstrate critical awareness of current issues in design and communication processes, informed by leading-edge research and practice in this field.
Demonstrate originality, insight and critical thinking in order to create a communication strategy.
Apply your knowledge and intellectual skills within professional contexts.
Course Structure
Week 1 - Design and Communication
Week 2 - Design as a methodological process and its interdependence with communication
Week 3 - Design and its scope
Week 4 - The impossibility of not communicating and the management of relationship
Week 5 - The importance of prototyping in the design process
Week 6 - Value Proposition
Week 7 - Brand Management
Week 8 - The relevance of Storytelling in communication and design processes
Week 9 - Structure and competencies for a good communication of the Design process
Week 10 - Project management in the design process
Week 11 - Tools and communication channels
Week 12 - The power of visual communication and infographics
Week 13 - Marketing - fundamentals and strategy
Week 14 - Communication as an operational tool
Week 15 - Summary: The interdependence between Design and Communication
Week 16 - Assessment - Portfolio based
Course Structure
Week 1 - Design and Communication
Week 2 - Design as a methodological process and its interdependence with communication
Week 3 - Design and its scope
Week 4 - The impossibility of not communicating and the management of relationship
Week 5 - The importance of prototyping in the design process
Week 6 - Value Proposition
Week 7 - Brand Management
Week 8 - The relevance of Storytelling in communication and design processes
Week 9 - Structure and competencies for a good communication of the Design process
Week 10 - Project management in the design process
Week 11 - Tools and communication channels
Week 12 - The power of visual communication and infographics
Week 13 - Marketing - fundamentals and strategy
Week 14 - Communication as an operational tool
Week 15 - Summary: The interdependence between Design and Communication
Week 16 - Assessment - Portfolio based
Course Structure
Week 1 - Design and Communication
Week 2 - Design as a methodological process and its interdependence with communication
Week 3 - Design and its scope
Week 4 - The impossibility of not communicating and the management of relationship
Week 5 - The importance of prototyping in the design process
Week 6 - Value Proposition
Week 7 - Brand Management
Week 8 - The relevance of Storytelling in communication and design processes
Week 9 - Structure and competencies for a good communication of the Design process
Week 10 - Project management in the design process
Week 11 - Tools and communication channels
Week 12 - The power of visual communication and infographics
Week 13 - Marketing - fundamentals and strategy
Week 14 - Communication as an operational tool
Week 15 - Summary: The interdependence between Design and Communication
Week 16 - Assessment - Portfolio based
Accreditation
When you complete a programme, you’ll receive a credit-bearing certificate issued by the London School of Design and Marketing and accredited by the Norwich University of the Arts. It’s recognised by employers and trusted by professionals in creative and digital industries. You can use these credits towards a full degree.
Accreditation
When you complete a programme, you’ll receive a credit-bearing certificate issued by the London School of Design and Marketing and accredited by the Norwich University of the Arts. It’s recognised by employers and trusted by professionals in creative and digital industries. You can use these credits towards a full degree.
Accreditation
When you complete a programme, you’ll receive a credit-bearing certificate issued by the London School of Design and Marketing and accredited by the Norwich University of the Arts. It’s recognised by employers and trusted by professionals in creative and digital industries. You can use these credits towards a full degree.
£800.00
£800.00
flexible payment options available
flexible payment options available
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100% Online
100% Online
Real support from expert tutors
Real support from expert tutors
Real support from expert tutors
Starts in April
Starts in April
Starts in April
Language: English, Spanish or Portuguese
Language: English, Spanish or Portuguese
Language: English, Spanish or Portuguese
16 weeks
16 weeks
16 weeks
Accredited by Norwich University of the Arts
Accredited by Norwich University of the Arts
Accredited by Norwich University of the Arts
What our students say
What our students say
Don’t just take our word for it! Here’s what our learners have to say about their journey with us.
Don’t just take our word for it! Here’s what our learners have to say about their journey with us.
What our students say
Don’t just take our word for it! Here’s what our learners have to say about their journey with us.
"I chose LSDM because of the online accessibility to it. You can learn at your own pace, and it was just a course that looked very interesting to me to take."
Vian Roos
"I chose LSDM because of the online accessibility to it. You can learn at your own pace, and it was just a course that looked very interesting to me to take."
Vian Roos
"I chose LSDM because of the online accessibility to it. You can learn at your own pace, and it was just a course that looked very interesting to me to take."
Vian Roos
"I had the chance to further my education and doing it at home and keep working, so it was the perfect balance."
Ludovic Dumas
"I had the chance to further my education and doing it at home and keep working, so it was the perfect balance."
Ludovic Dumas
"I had the chance to further my education and doing it at home and keep working, so it was the perfect balance."
Ludovic Dumas
Who it's for
Who it's for
Who it's for
Our programmes are designed for professionals who want to lead in marketing, product, and design — not just keep up. Whether you’re starting out, pivoting careers, or deepening your expertise, this learning experience is built for you.
Marketers who want to speak the language of design and build campaigns that convert.
Designers aiming to expand their strategic thinking and business impact.
Career changers moving into digital roles across UX, branding, and product.
Founders & freelancers balancing multiple roles and skill sets.
Creative professionals wanting practical projects and portfolio-ready outcomes.
Earn a recognised certificate
Earn a recognised certificate
Earn a recognised certificate
When you complete a programme, you’ll receive a credit-bearing certificate issued by the London School of Design and Marketing and accredited by the Norwich University of the Arts. It’s recognised by employers and trusted by professionals in creative and digital industries. You can use these credits towards a full degree.
