This is an exciting and contemporary creative course aimed at anyone interested in the subject of Design. The course aims to develop core skills necessary for a future in the design industry including: research skills, conceptual and communication skills, typography, Imagemaking/ Illustration, and digital skills. Advertising practice and copywriting skills are available for students choosing the Creative Advertising pathway.

Hands on practical skills are encouraged before a gradual assimilation with digital skills begins, resulting in a comprehensive and genuinely creative grounding. This course is suitable for anyone interested in trying out his or her design abilities, those wishing to study design related subjects at degree level and students wishing to create a portfolio for entry in the job market.

• Higher secondary education (or equivalent)
• Or be of mature student status with relevant work experience
• IELTS 5.5 or equivalent English Language level
• A portfolio of work will useful but is not compulsory

Course Content

Edexcel BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma in Graphic Design

• Typographic Skills
• Drawing Techniques and Processes
• Digital Image Creation and Development
• Editorial Design in Graphic Design
• Professional Practice
• Contextual and Cultural Referencing
• Ideas Generation and Development
• Visual Communication