National Diploma in Art and Design Graphic Design Level 3

Course

In Southport

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Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Location

    Southport

The course aims to provide you with extensive knowledge and experience in a full range of design disciplines and problem solving.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Southport (Merseyside)
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Mornington Road, PR9 0TT

Start date

On request

About this course

Five GCSEs at grade C*, including Art, or the First Diploma at merit grade
Good portfolio
Successful interview
Satisfactory reference
*Four GCSEs at grade C along with a strong portfolio may also be considered for entry on to the course.

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Subjects

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Course programme

National Diploma in Art & Design (Graphic Design) Level 3

Course Aims:
The course aims to provide you with extensive knowledge and experience in a full range of design disciplines and problem solving.

Course Content:
You will study a range of projects within Graphic Design including:
Posters, letterheads, business cards and label design
Animation
Traditional illustration
Computer-based illustration
Computer aided design
Printmaking
Image manipulation
Typographical design
Editorial design

Throughout the course, you will learn to think logically and creatively to solve visual communication problems whilst working in a professional environment.

During the second year, you will be introduced to advertising, packaging design, web page design, business practice and photography.

Progression:
On successful completion of the course, you may seek employment in the industry as a junior designer or go on to study degree courses such as Graphic Design, Advertising, Computer Aided Design, Illustration and Design Management.

Awarding Body:
Edexcel

Exam:
You will be continuously assessed throughout the course.

Qualification:
National Diploma in Graphic Design.

Level:
3

Other Costs:
There will be material costs on the course e.g. sketchbooks, marker pens, mount board, photography paper & film etc. A full list will be sent out at before the course commences.

Duration:
Two years, full-time.

Please Note:
Courses are offered subject to viability of group size as defined by Southport College. The information in this leaflet is accurate at the date of printing only. Please refer to Southport College for confirmation.

National Diploma in Art and Design Graphic Design Level 3

Price on request