BTEC National Diploma in Graphic Design

Graphic Design - BTEC National Diploma
What will I study?
The course consists of designing and producing solutions to creative briefs, which are focused on industry requirements, these include; logo design, packaging design, point of sale advertising, computer aided design, model making, drafting of nets, plans and elevations, evidencing, analysing and evaluating the creative process, evidence of creative thinking and presentation standards.

How can I progress?
A BTEC National Diploma prepares students for employment and provides a good grounding to progress onto more advanced courses such as a Foundation Degree, BA (Hons) Degree in one of the following subject areas: Graphic design, Product Design, Illustration, Exhibition Design, Spatial Design, Packaging Design, Architectural Design and Computer Aided Design.

What will I need to qualify for this course?
In order to qualify for this course students will need; *A BTEC First Certificate or Diploma in related subject (at least a merit), Or *At least four GCSE's at grades A*-C, which may include Art, Textiles, Graphics, 3D design, Design Technology.

Course Structure
Whilst studying the qualification learners will engage in the following areas of study: *Graphic Design, *Packaging Design, *Exhibition Design, *Corporate Identity, *Drawing for Industry. During the two years learners will develop their creative skills and compile a competent design portfolio that will evidence a range and variety skill base, using the following design programmes; *Adobe Illustrator, *Adobe Photoshop, *AutoCAD, *Sketch-Up.

Course Duration
2 years

Qualification Level
Level 3

Career
Exhibition Design Graphic Designer Illustrator Animator Web Designer Cartoonist Model Maker Multimedia Designer Product Designer Technical Illustrator