More Than Design Unlimited Creativity, Master Your Imagination Creative Communication Design Program
Design is a universal language, and this program gives students the skills to speak it fluently. With a curriculum that blends creativity, strategy, and innovation. Creative Communication Design students gain hands-on experience, global exposure, and the expertise to succeed in diverse creative industries around the world.
A Curriculum that Blends Creativity and Technology
The CCD program covers a wide spectrum of disciplines, from graphic design, animation, and motion graphics to interactive media, branding, and service design storytelling. With a strong emphasis on creative thinking, communication design, research, and problem-solving, students are trained to combine artistic imagination with cutting-edge tools like Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, and After Effects. This balance ensures graduates can thrive in today’s digital design landscape.
Global Opportunities through Double Degrees
CCD offers students a chance to gain international exposure through a 3+1 Double Degree Program with Middlesex University, UK. After completing three years at BU, students can transfer to Middlesex for their final year in one of three programs: BA 3D Animation and Games, BA Animation, or BA Graphic Design. This pathway allows students to graduate with degrees from both BU and Middlesex while building international networks and career opportunities.
Alumni Success and Career Pathways
Graduates of the CCD program have gone on to achieve success in diverse creative fields. Alumni include a VFX compositor for Dune 2, a Google Street View Operations Lead, and a Marketing Manager at AMD, showcasing the global reach and impact of the program. Career opportunities span roles such as character designer, motion graphic designer, digital project manager, and creative entrepreneur — reflecting the program’s ability to prepare students for both traditional and emerging design careers.
Hands-On Learning with Industry Relevance
Practice is at the heart of CCD. Students participate in workshops, internships, industry collaborations, and thesis exhibitions, applying classroom knowledge in real-world scenarios. The program integrates projects like time-based design, packaging design, and digital publication design, all developed with input from industry professionals. This ensures that students graduate with portfolios and experience that reflect real industry standards and expectations.
