Graphic design ncfe level 2 certificate

Course Content:
The course comprises one mandatory core unit, and the three selected units below. You need to pass all four units to achieve your Certificate. Each unit will be assessed and graded at Pass, Merit or Distinction.

One core unit:
Plan and produce work to a design brief
In this unit learners will experience the realities of producing work to the professional level required by employers by working to a clearly specified brief. Learners will prepare a work schedule, as well as producing and developing ideas in response to the brief. This unit provides a chance to explore current industry practice.

Three selected units:
Vector- and pixel-based images (8 credits)
In this unit learners will research and explore ideas for using vector- and pixel-based software (Photoshop and Illustrator) to produce and develop images to a professional standard. The development and maintenance of a work schedule to plan and track activities, and evaluation through feedback, will provide a realistic insight into industry practice.

Typography and layout within graphic design
This unit will give learners the skills required to research, develop, and present ideas for a typographic and layout design for a specific purpose. Learners will apply these skills to produce their own work and carry out an evaluation based upon feedback to identify areas for improvement or development.

Packaging and label design
In this unit learners will research packaging and label design solutions, applying this research to experiment with ideas and develop a packaging and label design. The use of a work schedule to support production of a design, along with feedback on the work, will provide a realistic insight into industry practice.
Assessment Methods:
Coursework will comprise a series of project-led assignments for the four units above which will be both continuously and formally assessed and graded after submission to a given deadline.
There will be no final exams.