ART & DESIGN (GRAPHIC DESIGN)
Level 3
- Duration - Two years, full-time.
- Full or Part Time? - FT
- Start Date - 01/09/2025
- Course Discussion Required - Yes
Course Overview
This course will provide you with extensive knowledge and experience in a full range of design disciplines and problem solving. 50% of the projects are ‘live’ which means you’ll be working to a real-life brief.
Entry Requirements
Five GCSEs at grade 4 including maths or English, plus maths or English at grade 3 and a good portfolio. Alternatively - Level 2 qualification in related subject and GCSE English or maths at grade 4, plus GCSE English or maths at grade 3 (or equivalent)
Progression - Build your future
On successful completion, you may progress on to degree courses such as Graphic Design, Advertising, Computer-aided Design (CAD), Illustration, Photography, Design Management, Animation or Fashion Promotion, Advertising. You could also seek employment as a Junior Designer.
Exam and Assessment
You will be continuously assessed throughout the course.
Qualification & Awarding Body
Qualification: Applied General Extended Diploma in Art & Design
Awarded by: UAL
More about the course
In the past, students have rebranded a bar, created a corporate identity for an architect and designed badges, stickers and postcards for Grizedale Forest.
The course is very well resourced and includes two Mac suites, a photography studio and a film and TV studio.
You will study a range of projects including:
• Posters, letterheads, business cards and label design
• Marketing & Photography
• Web Design
• Branding
• Advertising
• Typography
• Illustraion
• Animation
• Traditional & computer-based illustration
• Printmaking
• Image manipulation
• Editorial design
During the second year, you will be introduced to advertising, packaging design, web page design, business practice and photography. You may also have the opportunity to visit New York City as part of the course.
The course includes a short work placement, giving you the opportunity to use your skills in an operational business. Previous students have spent time in graphic design studios, advertising agencies, printers and architects, with some achieving paid summer work as a result.