Graphic Design HND
West Herts College
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This course is designed for those focused on developing their professional skills & portfolio to an industry ready standard. The HND in Graphic Design is an internationally-recognised qualification, with a focus on the practical skills required to launch your Graphic Design career.You will study a range of project based modules, that develop skills in typography, digital output, info graphics, packaging, motion graphics and editorial design. Students will be further prepared by core skills ...Read more

This course is designed for those focused on developing their professional skills & portfolio to an industry ready standard. The HND in Graphic Design is an internationally-recognised qualification, with a focus on the practical skills required to launch your Graphic Design career.You will study a range of project based modules, that develop skills in typography, digital output, info graphics, packaging, motion graphics and editorial design. Students will be further prepared by core skills development in visual communication, responding to professional briefs & contextual studies. In Year 1 you will study a range of units from the following.


Core units include:

- Professional Development- Contextual Studies- Individual Project (Pearson-set)- Techniques & Processes


Specialist units include:

- Typography- Graphic Design Practices


Optional units include:

- Packaging Design - Communications in Art & DesignYear 2 will see you refine your skills on the following modules.


Core units include:

- Professional Practice- Applied Practice Collaborative Project (Pearson-set)


Specialist units include:

- Advanced Graphic Design Studies


Optional units include:

- Branding & Identity- Conceptual Practice- Creative Industries PlacementOn completing the course you will have produced a professional portfolio, developed an online/social presence and exhibited your work.

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Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 75 = 25% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
25%
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The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
95%
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SR
Student Reviewer
28 Feb 19

An enjoyable experience thus far without any prominent issues. This course has taught me about problem solving and allowed me to learn and utilise even more..Read more

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48 Grades / Points required

You will need 48 UCAS points from an appropriate Level 3 qualification, such as a BTEC Level 3 qualification, an A-Level profile that demonstrates strong performance in a relevant subject, or other related Level 3 qualifications. This profile is likely to be supported by GCSE grades at D/3 in maths and English language (or equivalent).

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£6,000 per year

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£6,000 per year

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£6,000 per year

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An enjoyable experience thus far without any prominent issues. This course has taught me about problem solving and allowed me to learn and utilise even more...
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West Herts College
Watford Campus Hempstead Road Watford Hertfordshire WD17 3EZ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Watford Junction  0.3 miles away

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