Art and Design (Graphics)

Course summary

The Graphic Design course challenges you to problem solve and create exciting and thought-provoking work. The course encourages you to explore ideas through a combination of studio-based work and digital software. You will explore a variety of areas such as advertising, typography, branding, magazine design, illustration and packaging. You will be introduced to the subject through a range of induction projects that allow you to build your skills before following personal lines of inquiry. You can expect to be using a range of Adobe software, including Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign, traditional media and a broad range of print processes. Digital workshops cater for those with no prior knowledge and allow for an extension of existing skills. A broad study of leading graphic designers, illustrators and artists will enrich and inspire your own creative practice, allowing for the development of a unique visual language. As part of the Graphic Design course there is an emphasis on how designers work – pitching and presenting to external clients, working to a specification and managing the delivery of final outcomes; you will be presented with opportunities to explore this process through live projects and competitions. We celebrate all work in our end-of-year summer exhibition. You will develop your skills in design through a broad range of traditional media and Adobe software, in addition to presenting your design work professionally. You will become a creative thinker who can problem solve, coming up with exciting design solutions.