This professional diploma is an ideal course for ambitious students seeking a career within this exciting and constantly developing field. Design fundamentals from typography to colour theory provide a foundation of visual sophistication, but the primary emphasis is on computer based design and execution. Projects in term 1 explore all aspects of still and moving image creation and manipulation. In term 2 Interactive design skills for web or multimedia focus on usability and efficiency of implementation, while integration of design across different media prepares students for the multi-skilled digital media workplace. In term 3 Students produce an independent project guided by specialist tutors.

Throughout the course, group critiques, tutorials and seminars with visiting lecturers help students develop their ideas and presentation skills. At the end of term 3 a final exhibition presents both physical and screen based portfolios of work created on the course

• Higher secondary education (or equivalent)
• Or be of mature student status with relevant work experience
• IELTS 5.5 or equivalent English Language level

Course Content

Edexcel BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma in Graphic Design

• Interactive Media Design and Prototyping
• 2D, 3D and Time-based Digital Applications
• Interactive Media Web Authoring
• Animation Techniques for Interactivity in Art and Design
• Professional Practice
• Contextual and Cultural Referencing
• Ideas Generation and Development
• Visual Communication