Art and Design (Graphics)

Course summary

Are you a creative with a passion for design and want to learn more? In this course, you will work on multiple design projects, including illustration, logo design and branding, promo pieces, app design, magazine spreads, animation, and more. Competitions and live briefs are also used to give you a genuine experience of professional design practice. The course is 100% coursework, so no exams, and features loads of practical skills, creative knowledge, and the development of your opinions and personal style. You will be expected to create artwork and designs from week 1 and continually improve the quality of your work and ideas throughout the course. You will get to use specialist hardware and the latest Adobe Creative Cloud in college and at home! In college you will be supported by teachers who have industry experience and outside of your lessons there are opportunities to continue to achieve and succeed by taking advantage of the excellent creative facilities at the college. There are multiple rooms kitted out for digital work, art studios, a library with a huge selection of art and design books, laptops, and cameras available for loan as well as a photography studio and the opportunity for collaborative work with students from other creative courses. If you want to develop your creative skills and develop your portfolio, this is the place to be. On this highly successful course, you can expect to learn and use an extensive range of 2D, 3D, and animation skills as you respond to a wide range of creative challenges. There will be a mix of practical tasks, individual and group work, presentations, and written work to boost your understanding and awareness of design and support your awareness of the creative industries. This practical learning is supported by competitions and live briefs as well as trips and guest speakers to inspire new creative thinking. All of this will underpin the knowledge gained and contribute to your creative design experiences. The Graphic Design course aims to provide you with the vital skills and techniques required for a career in the creative industries. You will cover specialist skills such as the creative process, research, analysis, ideas generation, typography, traditional skills (drawing, papercraft, printmaking, etc), digital skills (Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, etc) plus photography, presentation, industry awareness, and communication skills. Supported by dedicated subject specialist teaching staff with industry experience you will be encouraged to develop all-round skills to maximise your creative potential. After completing this course students go on to university, training or employment in specialist areas such as graphic design, illustration, animation, interior design, games art, visual effects, digital marketing, advertising, digital UX, and more. Progression is incorporated into the course and within the tutorial program. You will be supported in the production of a digital portfolio to assist your applications.