Graphic Design Higher National Diploma

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS UCAS Tariff Points: Pre-2017 Entry - 120 points, Post-2017 Entry - 48 points The tariff points can be made up of: A Levels (GCE and VCE): 2 A Levels at Grade D BTEC Extended Diploma: Grade PPP BTEC Diploma: Grade MP BTEC 90 Credit Diploma: Grade MM Access to HE: Grade P45 The Level 3 qualification must be an art subject. Minimum number of GCSEs at Grade C or above: 5 which must include: GCSE English: Grade C or 4 GCSE Maths: Grade C or 4 Are Level 2 equivalents accepted?: Yes NON-ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS All successful applicants from the initial application process: [personal statement / reference] will be called for a formal interview, where they will need to present an art and design portfolio. Portfolios should include: drawing, photography and design work. We encourage applications from students who do not meet the entry requirements outlined but can demonstrate ability through work experience, portfolio of evidence or successful interview.

The course is assessed through a range of project briefs across broad design disciplines. You will produce sketchbook work to record ideas and produce a series of manual and digital outcomes such as animations, magazines and portfolios. You will also get the opportunity to exhibit your work.

Course graduates can progress into employment or onto a full honours degree by completion of one or two additional top up years. Alternatively you could enter employment as a graphic designer, web designer or a creative director.

• Animators
• Exhibition Designers
• Fine Artists
• Graphic Designers
• Illustrators
• Printmakers
• Production Designers
• Fashion Designers
• Textile Designers