This course can be studied full-time over 1 year, achieving a Higher National Certificate in Art and Design (Graphic Design) qualification, or over 2 years, achieving a Higher National Diploma in Art and Design (Graphic Design) qualification.
This course is designed for anyone with an interest in a new direction for visual communication and will provide opportunities to work in the broader disciplines of the design industry. Delivery of the course will be at specialist studios at Matthew Boulton College.
This course takes traditional graphic design values and skill sets and applies them to a new platform of interactivity and visual communication. It will cover many different disciplines from print to motion graphics and app design to sonic performance. Students are encouraged to draw inspiration from all areas of art and design as well as bringing their own life experiences to develop an individual visual style. All students will work on live projects for external clients and have the chance to collaborate with industry professionals in our mentoring scheme.
Course Details - Modules
The HNC course consists of 8 modules, totalling 120 credits, titled:
Contextual Studies
Darkroom Techniques
Graphic Design Practices
Individual Project (Pearson-set)
Packaging Design
Professional Development
Techniques and Processes
Typography
Course Details – Assessment Method
The course is assessed through a range of project briefs across broad design disciplines. You will produce sketchbook work to record ideas and produce a series of manual and digital outcomes such as animations, magazines and portfolios. You will also get the opportunity to exhibit your work.
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:
I620
Institution code:
B30
Campus Name:
Matthew Boulton College
Campus code:
Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
If you are taking 3 or more A Levels you can achieve the entry requirement of 32 UCAS tariff points across all of the A Level subjects you are taking providing they are in an art subject.
The Level 3 qualification must be an art subject.
The BTEC Level 3 Diploma qualification must be an art subject.
You are required to achieve 45 credits at Level 3 and 15 credits at Level 2, totalling 60 credits in an art subject.
The BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma qualification must be an art subject.
The BTEC Level 3 National Diploma qualification must be an art subject.
The BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma qualification must be an art subject.
GCSE English at Grade C or 4 is desirable but not essential. We will accept Level 2 equivalences for English in place of GCSEs.
We encourage applications from students who do not meet the entry requirements outlined but can demonstrate ability through work experience, portfolio of evidence or successful interview.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
