This course offers the opportunity to use a range of traditional and mixed media techniques alongside computer-generated imagery. You will be expected to engage with complex design problems and to arrive at solutions that promote, publicise, inform, persuade and entertain. Outcomes are varied and student-led: from rebranding a shop or cafe, to designing an album cover, to producing the publicity for a festival or the packaging for your favourite product, the choice is yours.
A Level in Graphic Design.
HLNSC students who successfully complete this course can benefit from an exclusive progression opportunity with the University of Worcester. Applicants will receive a guaranteed conditional offer for undergraduate degrees in Fine Art, Fine Art with Psychology, Animation & Game Art, Animation & Illustration, Illustration, Graphic Design and Advertising & Marketing, along with a reduced entry requirement of 8 UCAS tariff points below the published offer.
Other progression routes may include university degrees in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Illustration, Games Design, and Fine Art.
Employment options may include a graphic designer, illustrator or, with further study, animation; you could work within the media, at an advertising company or design agency.
Photoshop tutorials
Typography design
Website and logo design
A minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 4 (grade C) or above, including English. One creative GCSE such as Art & Design or Art Technology would be helpful but not essential. Mature students may apply with a portfolio of work for consideration.
