Art and Design (Graphics)

Course summary

UK creative industries generate more than £100 billion a year to the UK economy and employ more than 2 million people. Graphic Designers are at the heart of this growing sector and this course sets out to develop the skills, techniques and problem solving ability you'll need to make your mark in it. You will be challenged to think differently about design and improve your talents, exploring the power of visual communication. Over the course of two years we will encourage you to experiment while nurturing your personal, imaginative and reflective approach to design as you experience practical and contextual studies. There will be an early focus on discovering and developing your own creative voice and our experienced teaching staff will support you throughout via a framework of traditional skills, design principles exploring 2D or 3D form, and digital applications. Throughout the course you will put together a professional portfolio which you can use as evidence to get a place at a top university, a higher apprenticeship or to get your foot in the door at a creative agency. Day trips and overnight excursions are offered on the course. These activities provide opportunities for the wider exploration and further development of knowledge, skills and understanding. We also invite in industry specialist guest lecturers. The final A Level certification you will receive is entitled Art and Design: Graphic Communication. This means that you cannot study Illustration and Animation as a separate subject. Find yourself reaching higher on our Honours Programme. Step up to a top university or move into a competitive programme like Medicine or Law with our Honours Programme. Perfect for ambitious and high-achieving students. The Honours Programme is an additional pathway for students whose aspirations are to progress onto highly competitive courses at top universities, such as those in the Russell Group. Once accepted onto the programme, you’ll be expected to commit extra time every week to this intensive support pathway. Find out more here.