Graphic Design
Entry requirements
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It is expected that applicant would have a level 3 qualification in a related area, and ideally have 56 UCAS points from these qualifications, however we can review individual applications and would accept evidence of practical knowledge through a portfolio/showreel to be shared at interview.
About this course
This course explores and develops skills across a range of media, covering such disciplines as typography, editorial design, branding and packaging, advertising, motion and animation, interactivity and game design. You will work on live and simulated briefs with input from experienced practitioners, real clients and mentors from Bristol’s thriving creative industry. The programme equips students with the ability to solve problems, collaborate, develop and deliver well-crafted professional outcomes.
Modules
The course is delivered at our College Green Campus.
The Higher National Certificate has 6 core units and 2 optional that cover the wider Graphics and Visual Arts sector focusing on creative design practices. The Higher National Diploma has 2 core units and 6 optional that can be selected across a range of specialist pathways. The programme will cover a board range to start but allow students to tailor their learning and focus within certain specialism.
Each unit is assignment based and will involve a project/scenario with a vocational purpose and designed to work with industry links and employers and covers the following:
Graphics and Visual Design Concepts
Editorial Design
Advertising
Visual Branding
Packaging and 3D Design
Typography
Information Design
Digital Imagery
Assessment methods
Higher Nationals are assessed using assignments that are marked internally. Our staff will design and create assignments with industry knowledge, context and scenarios, that are targeted at the unit learning content and assessment criteria, to ensure that you are prepared to undertake the assignment to the best of your ability,
The assignments will used require applied knowledge and technical competency, which will be assessed based on each units requirements.
All work is graded internally and verified externally.
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