NC Art & Design: Graphic Design

NC Art & Design: Graphic Design

Course Aims:
This new course provides an introduction to the exciting world of graphic and digital media. You will develop your design and creative skills through a variety of industry relevant projects, mixing art techniques with design software, photography, animation and video. Its an ideal starting point for anyone interested in a career in advertising, publishing, illustration or multimedia.

Course Content:

• Corporate Identity
• Poster Design
• Magazine Design
• Sketchbook Development
• Colour
• Exploratory Media Handling
• Photography
• Digital Media
• Software Skills
• Video
• Web Design
• Animation

Progression Opportunities:
Successful students may progress to HNC/D level, programmes such as Graphic Design (Visual Communication), Art and Illustration, Computer Animation, Web Development.

Career Potential:
This is an excellent course for students considering a career in the field of Graphic Design, Digital Media, Illustration or Animation.

Course Assessment:
Continuous assessment through mainly project-based assignments. Individual and/or group assessments in written, visual or oral form as required by the unit of study.