The Agile Graduate

This chapter considers the transition of graphic design students as they progress from Further Education to Higher Education and the attributes that are understood to have enhanced their academic journey and employability. The graduate attributes acquired as a result of this transition are explored through interviews and a discussion of the situational relationship of the individual across space and time (Giddens 1984: 132). We examine the concept of ‘Learning Agility’ (De Meuse et al., 2010, DeRue et al., 2012, Lombardo and Eichinger, 2000) and provide a context for this chapter through its various interpretations. Particular focus is given to the transformation of the ‘self’ that occurs when the student uses reflexivity to facilitate change throughout their learning journey, giving consideration to future employability.