**Overview**This course has a strong emphasis on industry-related practical skills whilst developing your knowledge and understanding of graphic design. You will develop your creative ability and create a diverse portfolio whilst specialising in your chosen discipline, whether it be illustration, branding, advertising or web design. The course is delivered through a combination of creative workshops, lecture presentations, discussions, group work, self- directed study and one-to-one tutorials. ... READ MORE

**Overview**This course has a strong emphasis on industry-related practical skills whilst developing your knowledge and understanding of graphic design. You will develop your creative ability and create a diverse portfolio whilst specialising in your chosen discipline, whether it be illustration, branding, advertising or web design. The course is delivered through a combination of creative workshops, lecture presentations, discussions, group work, self- directed study and one-to-one tutorials. The course provides a broad study of the graphic design industry and is designed for students who wish to pursue or advance their career in the creative sector.**Why Choose this Course?**This is a stimulating and challenging programme of study that is both engaging and memorable for students. The course covers the essential knowledge that students need to progress successfully into the world of work.The course has a simplified structure which involves students mostly focusing on one coursework project at a time. It’s designed to meet the needs and expectations of students aspiring to work in a creative industries environment.**Entry Requirements**For learners who have recently been in education, the entry profile is likely to include one of the following:– BTEC Level 3 qualification in a graphics or art related subject– A Level profile which includes a relevant art based subject– Other related Level 3 qualifications– Access to Higher Education Certificate– Related work experienceMature learners may present a more varied profile of achievement that is likely to include extensive work experience (paid and/or unpaid) and/or achievementof a range of professional qualifications in their work sector.**Structure**Year One (Level 4) Units:– Professional Development– Contextual Studies– Individual Project (Pearson Set)– Techniques & Process– Typography– Graphic Design Practices– Visual Merchandising– Communication in Art & DesignYear Two (Level 5) Units:– Professional Practice– Collaborative Project (Pearson Set)– Advanced Graphic Design Studies– Web Design– Branding & Identity– Creative Industries Placement**Teaching and Learning**This course enables you to develop your knowledge and skills within a range of graphic design contexts. You will build upon your prior knowledge to explorecontexts such as poster design, advertising, visual merchandising, magazine design, branding & corporate identity, logo design and web design. You will learn about both historical and contemporary graphic design and be supported in delivering academic presentations and presenting your work professionally.**Assessment**This is a coursework based programme with no exams. Assignments are issued to students as an assignment brief with a hand-out date, a completion date and clear requirements for the evidence that students are expected to provide. Successful student coursework evidence provides a balance of understanding, practical skills and vocational attributes relevant to graphic design.**Industry Links**We work with a number of local businesses in the creative industry. You will be given the opportunity to participate in a work experience placement and a live brief competition. The course culminates in a negotiated final major project and exhibition.**Progression**The HNC in Graphic Design is a one year Higher Education course, providing natural progression onto the HND, or alternatively direct entry into employment. Following successful completion of the HNC qualification, students can choose to enrol for a second year (full-time) and upgrade their qualification to the HND in Graphic Design. The HND can then be advanced to a full degree (Level 6) by attending a second or third year degree (or honours degree) at a University.