About the course

Study visual communication by comparing traditional and digital approaches to Graphic Design and Illustration. Use your sketchbook to explore, prior to bringing your ideas to reality. You’ll access a digital suite of Mac Books, Scanners, Cameras, Graphics Tablets, Photographic Dark Room, Art Studios, Print Making Facilities and more, becoming proficient with industry standard Adobe software and producing a portfolio of your innovative concepts and explorations. You may choose to look at Branding and Advertising, or Animation – understanding target audiences and copyright, appreciating deadlines – and above all thinking outside the box!

Start Date/s

01/09/2025

Entry Requirements

Five GCSEs at Grade 5 or above which includes: English and Mathematics, Art and Design and/or Graphic Design Or a strong portfolio of work

Think about studying alongside: Art Craft and Design | Photography | Textiles | Business Studies | Design and Technology: Product Design | English Language | English Literature | Film Studies | Media Studies

Assessment

On this course you will be assessed in the following ways

Careers & Progression

Advertising, Marketing, Production Designer, Graphic Designer, Web Designer, Game Designer, Illustrator, Concept Designer.

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