Foundation Degree in Graphic Design (HEVA0001)
Course
In Rotherham
Description
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Type
Course
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Location
Rotherham
Course Fees
Unless stated otherwise, all fees cover the 2016-17 academic year only.
About this Course
This course is designed to provide you with experience of the whole design and production process. This programme will equip you with the knowledge, understanding and skills to enter a range of careers in the graphic arts industries. Work based learning is at the heart of this course and is embedded into most modules.
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Subjects
- Design
- Art design
- Art
- Skills and Training
Course programme
Mandatory modules:
- Introduction to design
- Graphic image making and communication
- Principles of typography
- Contextual investigation
- Corporate identity
- Design for advertising
- Typographic design ideas
- Design for the digital online environment
- Graphics and the creation of brand image
- Work based design projects
- Specialist creative response
Why study with us?
Our studio space provides and reflects the professional workplace environment. The delivery of the programme is designed to reflect the balance of skills and knowledge needed to work competently within the graphic arts industries, ensuring that the qualification supports both workplace and educational progression.
A high level of collaboration with partners from industry ensures that employers and practitioners are involved in the design and regular review of modules and assignments. Industry led briefs and commercial project work are integrated into modules and assignments.
Entry requirements
At Level 3
160 UCAS points from a minimum combination of the following:
- Minimum of two GCE A-Levels or AVCE A-levels to include Art and Design or a Graphics related subject
- GNVQ Advanced Diploma in Art and Design– Merit
- BTEC Extended National Diploma with Merit, Pass, Pass
- Minimum of two GCSEs at grade A* to C to include maths and English
- Access – Pass at Level 3 and four credit points at Level 2 from an Open College Network – Accredited course, prefferably in an art and design related programme
- Diploma in foundation studies (art and design) – Pass
Mature students will be considered at interview based on their portfolio and prior experience.
How to apply?
You will need to apply for your place on this course using Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). Visit:
www.ucas.com/students/apply to start the process.
Foundation Degree in Graphic Design (HEVA0001)