Art and Design (Graphics)

Course summary

Graphic Design is a fast-paced, successful linear Art and design course where students will be introduced to a variety of design approaches whilst exploring a range of media, processes, and techniques. Students will experience both traditional and new media and may work in areas such as advertising, packaging design, illustration, and print design. Around half of our students go on to study the subject at a higher level. This is usually in the form of an Art Foundation course or Design-related degree including Graphic Design, Illustration, 3D Visual Effects, Computer Character Animation, Architecture, and Decorative Arts. Several students choose to stay local and will aim to study at the University of Salford or Manchester Metropolitan University and some have gone as far afield as Falmouth and Plymouth. An increasing number of students are applying for digital apprenticeships.