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Higher National Diploma - HND
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Full Time
SEP-24
2 Years
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Higher National Diploma - HND
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Full time
SEP-24
2 Years
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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 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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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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England
£6,000 per year
Students from England
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£6,000 per year
Students from Scotland
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£6,000 per year
Students from Wales
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£6,000 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
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£6,000 per year
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£6,000 per year
Students from EU
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£6,000 per year
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