Full Time Graphic Design Graphics and Multimedia

Graphic Design - Graphics & Multimedia BTEC (Edexcel) National Certificate

Level: Level 3

Course content:
Because of the intensity of this course, you need to be prepared to undertake a high proportion of self-study, as well as organising to work with your production teams outside of course hours. It would be an advantage to have access to an Apple Macintosh computer outside of college time.
This is a practical, work-related course in which you learn by completing projects based on realistic workplace situations and develop the skills and experience of graphics, communication, hardware and web design. It is equivalent to two A-Levels allowing progression into employment or entrance into higher education.

Course Structure:
The course is structured into 6 x 6 weekly blocks. You will be taught through demonstration and hands-on workshops, plus handouts/interactive materials where appropriate.

Course resources:
Suite of Apple Macintosh G4 computers, with associated software (Dreamweaver, Director-Shockwave Studio, Flash, Photoshop, Illustrator, Apple Final Cut Pro, Digital video cameras and digital stills cameras.

Assessment:
All work on the course is continually monitored and students prepared for assessment at the end of each six-week block.

Next step:
Higher National Certificate, degree course or employment in the industry.

How to apply:
Complete an application form for interview.

Fees Info
The fee where stated is an 'INCLUSIVE FEE' for UK/EU students. This fee includes the tuition fee, examination fee and exam board registration fee. You may have to pay extra for materials for the course. If you are under 19 years or you are in receipt of an income related benefit the course and exam fee is FREE. Students aged 60+ years pay 70% of this fee. Students aged 19+ will also have to pay a College Registration Fee of £30 (or £20 if you receive benefit) once per academic year.Materials costs:
Approximately £60 per term for floppy/jazz/zip storage, paper, trips and visits, video tape, audio tape, rewritable CDs.

When and Where

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  This course is: Full time
  
  Length: 1 year
  
  Start Date: September
  
  Campus: Wandsworth Centre
  
  Course Code: N/A
  
  Tuition Fees: Please ask
  
  International: £4,725 for 1 year, n/a for 1 term and £9.20 per hour if studied part-time