The HND in Art & Design (Graphic Design) at Morley College Chelsea Centre for the Creative Industries is designed to provide students with a broad ranging experience of this ever-evolving subject area.
The course is aimed at those who wish to work as professional graphic designers. This industry has exhibited growth over the past 5 years, especially in areas such as digital advertising, website design and digital design services. This course will help you to develop and extend your creative practice as a designer by providing you with a wide range of experiences such as working with clients, exhibiting your work, engaging with industry focused projects and competitions.
You will study graphics related techniques, contextual studies, typography, packaging and printmaking during year one of the course. Year two will include opportunities to explore professional practice, web design, art direction, branding and identity. You will work towards an end of year exhibition at our Chelsea centre during year one and two. We also intend to participate in the D&AD New Blood Festival in London as a culmination of your studies in the second year. You will be supported via tutorials and regular contact with the course team.
BTEC Higher Nationals in Art and Design were developed to enable students to progress to employment or progress to a final year at university . The qualifications were designed in collaboration with higher education institutions and industry partners from the creative sector.
Course Details - Modules
Units are subject to change but would typically include:
Year 1
- Professional Development
- Contextual Studies
- Individual Project (Pearson set)
- Techniques & Processes
- Typography
- Graphic Design Practices
- Packaging Design
- Printmaking
Year 2:
- Professional Practice
- Applied Practice Collaborative Project (Pearson set)
- Advanced Graphic Design Studies
- Web Design
- Branding & Identity
- Art Direction
Course Details – Assessment Method
Assessment methods are in the form of:
● A portfolio of work that demonstrates the learning outcomes
● Written assignments and reports
● Practical Tasks
● Presentations
● Formative feedback
● Peer Feedback
● Summative Assessment
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.
How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
GRAD
Institution code:
M91
Campus Name:
Chelsea Centre for the Creative Industries
Campus code:
Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Year 2
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Successful completion of the HNC in Graphic Design (RQF specification) from another institution is possible
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
48 UCAS points equivalent:
- Access to Higher Education Diploma
- A levels
- BTEC at level 3 in related subject
With GCSE English grade 4 or C minimum.
Desirable GCSE Maths.
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Minimum Qualification Requirements
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
Test
Grade
AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic)
5.5
Students and prospective students require a minimum level of 5.5 IELTS (or equivalent) with no score lower than a 5 in listening and speaking and no score lower than a 5.5 in reading and writing.
PTE Academic
42.0
Pearson Test of English Academic
Students undertaking higher level education need to have a commensurate level of understanding of the English language so as to be able to achieve their qualification.
In the case of applicants for whom English is a second language, the interviewer and Central Admissions Team must assure themselves of the applicant’s ability to function at IELTS English Level 5.5 (or equivalent). This is in line with the requirements of the awarding and validating bodies.
Where applicants do not hold an IELTS qualification at 5.5 or equivalent, the Central Admissions will ask the applicant to sit an online test (BKSB) to check the suitability of the applicant’s English level prior to interview. Photographic identification will be required.
Applicants who have recently completed (i.e. in the last 2 years) a formal programme of study in English at an appropriate level (such as a level 3 BTEC or ‘A’ level) prior to starting their Higher National are considered to be at a suitable level of English without requiring additional evidence..
Unistats information
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Fees and funding
England
6165.0
Year 1
Northern Ireland
6165.0
Year 1
Scotland
6165.0
Year 1
Wales
6165.0
Year 1
Additional Fee Information
Students pay a design studio fee of £60 per year towards paper, card and maintenance of equipment. Additional material expenses occur as students work on projects. Whilst material and equipment demands vary by student and brief, these are entirely determined by the individual student. It is expected that students themselves will need to purchase specialist art and design materials and equipment for the duration of the course. This will include printing costs. Educational visits to some exhibitions at museums and galleries will incur admission fee costs and travel costs of approximately £50 per year, which should be budgeted for.
Provider information
61 Westminster Bridge Road
South Bank
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
London
SE1 7HT
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