Our Level 3 course offers a comprehensive introduction to the exciting world of graphic and digital design. Throughout the course, you will develop essential graphic design skills, gain practical experience, and acquire a solid understanding of the principles and techniques utilised in the graphic design industry.

Course Details

You will explore the foundations of graphic design, learning how to convey messages through art, both in traditional and digital mediums, and be introduced to tools, techniques, and software used in the field.

You’ll be taught a diverse range of skills including communication through art, infographic creation, motion graphics, interactive media, illustration and digital art.

The course also touches on the basics of photography, including camera techniques and post-processing/image editing, allowing you to capture and manipulate visually engaging images.

As you progress, you’ll identify progression routes, sharpen the necessary skills and create professional materials like a CV, portfolio and website, ready to work as a freelancer, find full-time employment, or pursue further training such as apprenticeships or Higher Education.

As a student enrolled in the Graphic and Digital Design program, you will have access to industry-level facilities, including our media labs, furnished with professional Apple iMac desktop computers and the full Adobe Creative Suite. These high-powered machines ensure that you have the necessary tools to produce professional-grade digital media projects.

How will it be delivered and assessed?

This course is internally assessed, meaning your teachers deliver and assess all of your coursework and is made up of carefully scheduled projects. Projects can involve both individual and group work and are a balance of practical work, such as Adobe software development; exploration of typography, colour theory, and composition techniques; motion graphics; and photography skills, balanced with written reports, slides, and presentations. The final submission of each year is a large creative project where you can choose to focus on techniques, styles and outputs of your choice.

Entry requirements

4 GCSEs at 4-9 (C-A*) including English.

Your next steps...

You may wish to progress on to undergraduate study, including the Digital and Multi Media degrees. You may also progress into employment in the creative industries or into an apprenticeship.

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