Graphic Design Level 3 (FGRA)

Learning key design fundamentals will enable you to produce work in a variety of areas such as logos, branding, packaging, typography, time-based design, screen printing, t-shirt/garment design, GIFs and wall murals.

The Diploma course units are:

• The creative process

• Developing creative practice in 2D, 3D and 4D

• Responding to a set brief

The Extended Diploma units are:

• Research a specialist industry practice

• Specialist technical skills development

• Specialist creative outcome

Your work will be assessed throughout the course, both internally and by an external moderator. At the end of each studio module you will present a folder of work for discussion and grading.

The final major project is exhibited as part of the Arts Festival in June/July which is open to the public. In order to gain a full Extended Diploma you must pass all the course units.

• Five GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English
• You will normally take part in an interview prior to being enrolled on the programme and are advised to bring a portfolio of work to their interview in order to demonstrate their interests and abilities
• Where applicants do not quite meet the entry requirements, the tutor may use their discretion based on the portfolio and interview

Employment – This course can form the foundations for a range of creative occupations including Graphic Designer, Artist, Entrepreneur, Fashion Designer, Photographer and other related roles.

Education – You could progress to university, studying a variety of graphic design, art, design, fashion and crafts disciplines or other higher level qualifications such as a Higher National Diploma (HND).