Part time Graphic Design Higher National Diploma

Graphic Design Higher National Diploma
This Higher Education course is offered in partnership with the University of Kent. The course aims to encourage development of the knowledge, understanding and methods required by todays graphic designers.

Course Content:
The course has been designed to give equal emphasis to both traditional and computer-based practice, with the aim of preparing you for a range of career opportunities in the design industry.

Subjects studied include:

: the business

One of the great strengths of the course is the high standard of teaching, delivered by experienced and talented professionals who can offer current industry knowledge. Strong tutorial support is provided throughout the course.

Work Experience / Practical Experience:
Applications from mature students, who should have a suitable portfolio of work, are welcome.

UCAS points:
Credit points year 1: 120 Credit points year 2: 120

Attendance Requirements:
Full-time. Details regarding expected course timetable and attendance will be given at interview, if available.

Entry Requirements:
Applicants should typically have:

• Completed a BTEC National Diploma in a design-based subject, the BTEC Diploma in Foundation Studies in Art
& Design, an Access to HE programme, or a similar level 3 qualification such as A-Level or AVCE in Art & Design
• Mature applicants (those over 21 years of age at the start of the course) are welcomed and should have relevant experience with a suitable portfolio of creative work
.

Accreditation of Prior Learning / Experience:
Applications from mature students, who should have a suitable portfolio of work, are welcome.

Entry Process:
All applicants will be invited to an interview with the tutor, allowing you to find out more and check that the course is the best option for you. Interviews normally take place between January and September of the year in which the course starts.

Assessment:
Assessment is continuous over a range of tasks/assignments in each unit.

Progression Routes:
Progression to graphic design degree courses.

Career Options:
Self-employment and careers in graphic design generally and specifically with advertising agencies, design companies and printers.

Related Courses:
The part-time (one day per week) HNC in Graphic Design.

Fees

Year : Description : Under 19 : Over 19 & on benefits : Over 19 : Overseas
09/10 : Tuition : £1,785.00 : £1,785.00 : £1,785.00
09/10 : Material : £0.00 : £0.00 : £0.00 : £0.00
09/10 : Exams
09/10 : Trips : £50.00 : £50.00 : £50.00 : £50.00
09/10 : Kit
Fees subject to change please enquire on application. For courses lasting more than one year, please note that the fees given above are for the first year only. Similar fees will be due for each subsequent year of the course and will be subject to an inflationary increase on the first year fees.

Sessions

Year : Full or Part-time : Level : Start date : End date : Day : Start time : End time
09/10 : PT : Higher Education : 21/9/2009 : 2/7/2010 : : N/A : N/A
09/10 : FT : Higher Education : 21/9/2009 : 2/7/2010 : : N/A : N/A