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Art and Design (Graphic Design)

Morley College London

UCAS Code: GRAC | Higher National Certificate - HNC

Entry requirements


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48

48 UCAS points equivalent: - Access to Higher Education Diploma - A levels - BTEC at level 3 With GCSE English grade 4 or C minimum. Desirable GCSE Maths.

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1year

Full-time | 2024

The HNC in Art & Design (Graphic Design) at Morley College Chelsea Centre for the Creative Industries is designed to provide students with a broad ranging experience of this ever-evolving subject area.

The course is aimed at those who wish to work as professional graphic designers. This industry has exhibited growth over the past 5 years, especially in areas such as digital advertising, website design and digital design services. This course will help you to develop and extend your creative practice as a designer by providing you with a wide range of experiences such as working with clients, exhibiting your work, engaging with industry focused projects and competitions.

You will study graphics related techniques, contextual studies, typography, packaging and printmaking during the course. You will work towards an end of year exhibition at our Chelsea centre during year one. You will be supported via tutorials and regular contact with the course team.

BTEC Higher Nationals in Art and Design were developed to enable students to progress to employment or progress to a final year at university . The qualifications were designed in collaboration with higher education institutions and industry partners from the creative sector.

Modules

Units may be subject to change but would typically cover:
- Professional Development
- Contextual Studies
- Individual Project (Pearson set)
- Techniques & Processes
- Typography
- Graphic Design Practices
- Packaging Design
- Printmaking

Assessment methods

Assessment methods are in the form of:
● A portfolio of work that demonstrates the learning outcomes
● Written assignments and reports
● Practical Tasks
● Presentations
● Formative feedback
● Peer Feedback
● Summative Assessment

Tuition fees

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England
£6,165
per year
Northern Ireland
£6,165
per year
Scotland
£6,165
per year
Wales
£6,165
per year

The Uni


Course location:

Chelsea Centre for the Creative Industries

Department:

Design (Chelsea)

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