Graphics & Digital Design FT
Nottingham Trent University
UCAS Code: W210 | Foundation Degree in Arts - FdA
Entry requirements
64 UCAS Tariff points from three A-Levels
Pass your Access course with 60 credits overall with a minimum of 45 credits at level 3
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English grade C/4 or equivalent GCSE Maths grade C/4 or equivalent
64 UCAS Tariff points from your BTEC Level 3 National Diploma and one A-Level or equivalent qualification
64 UCAS Tariff points from your BTEC Level National Extended Certificate and two A-Levels or equivalent qualifications
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
MPP from a BTEC Extended Diploma
We will consider T Levels for entry to this course, either as stand-alone qualifications or in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications, in accordance with the specified course tariff points.
UCAS Tariff
64 UCAS Tariff points from three A-Level or equivalent qualifications
About this course
The FdA in Graphics and Digital Design course will give you the opportunity to pursue a career in this area of the creative industries. The course aims to create ambitious graduates who are equipped with the relevant skillset for entry into the graphic design industry.
Whilst on the course, you will develop key skills in creative problem solving using a range of materials and you will gain advanced knowledge of design software packages including Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects and InDesign. You will gain an understanding of the professional platforms of graphic design such as advertising and branding and gain project management skills through working on collaborative projects, which will put you firmly on the path towards a career in the graphic design industry. The course encourages you to explore the role of a designer in contemporary society whilst developing a critical understanding of graphic design principles, theory and research methods.
On successful completion of the course you will be able to demonstrate to employers that you have a variety of graphic design specialisms that you can bring to an employment opportunity that will be supported by an outstanding portfolio of work created whilst studying on the course.
Employability will be an integral element of the course and you will receive training on the latest industry software and hardware combined with ample opportunities throughout the programme to undertake appropriate work-based learning within the graphic design industry. The curriculum design aims to give you the necessary technical skills in the latest technologies and the discipline required to work in a variety of roles within the graphic design industry.
You will learn how work is commissioned within the graphic design industry and you will work with live briefs in order to develop your portfolio of work. The course encourages students to take an experimental and creative approach to graphic design and seeks to establish good working practices and independent study, as well as exploring the interrelationship between research and graphic design.
After successful completion of the course, you choose to top-up to a BA (Hons) degree or go straight into industry.
Modules
Level Four (120 Credits)
• Graphic Design Development 1 (40 Credits)
• Design Techniques and Technology 1 (40 Credits)
• Theory and Context 1 (20 Credits)
• Exploring Industry (20 Credits)
Level Five (120 Credits)
• Graphic Design Development 2 (40 Credits)
• Design Techniques and Technology 2 (40 Credits)
• Theory and Context 2 (20 Credits)
• Industry Practice (20 Credits)
Assessment methods
Assessment is 100% through coursework. You will receive feedback throughout each module and will be awarded a grade.
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