Dave Watson
Course Leader, Graphic Communication and User Experience Design
Communication Design
Dave joined the university in 2019 as a Graphics Lecturer, becoming Course Leader for BSc (Hons) User Experience Design and BA (Hons) Graphic Communication in 2022.
In 2026 he also became Cluster Lead for the postgraduate Human-Centred Design Masters courses: MA User Experience Design, MA Service Design, and MA Interaction Design. He previously taught on the MA Digital Media, MA Photography, and BA Media & Communications programmes at Goldsmiths, University of London, and has worked in digital media production and education since 2005.
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Design for Publishing
Design for Publishing BA (Hons)
Explore how words and images can come to life on the page and screen to tell stories and deliver information.
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Graphic Communication
Graphic Communication BA (Hons)
Ignite your passion for exploring visual ideas and brand communication from real-world problems to commercial briefs, across digital and print.
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