This top-up degree is designed to improve the effectiveness of designers within industry a) in capability and understanding of sustainable graphics and packaging; and b) in awareness through critical appraisal of the leading edge of their field, and how to maintain that awareness; this course is based on best current and future graphics and packaging development and design practice and an awareness, understanding and integration of sustainable development issues; it aims to encourage future oriented thinking and creativity within the design profession and enable students to integrate environmental, social and economic aspects into their design practice.