Description:
Using traditional skills and digital technology, this course examines typography, colour theory, image-based media, branding, design for print and digital, texture, plus 2D and 3D design. You will also explore a variety of approaches to the production and presentation of design and imagery coupled with the development of an appropriate critical vocabulary.
You will go on a variety of study visits to galleries and museums, which are selected to guide and enrich your personal learning experience.
This course provides a grounding in graphic design, digital imaging, printmaking and visual language. Over two years, you will explore a wide range of challenging projects such as book and magazine design through to conceptual representation.
As you progress, you will work on a range of diverse units, where you will begin to hone your practice. This will then begin to shape your creative direction and prepare you for your progression into industry or university.
Through guided work experience, you will have the opportunity to work on live projects, where you will be producing artwork to meet the clients needs; this will also develop your professional working standards and practice.
Study Type:
Course Area:
3134
2 Years
Five GCSEs at grade 9-4 including English and Maths, or a full Level 2 qualification with a Merit profile and grades 9-4 in GCSE English and Maths. A portfolio of your work is required at interview.
On completion of this course you could progress onto the Level 4 Professional Diploma in Creative Enterprise or the HNC Level 4 Creative Media course at Fareham College. Alternatively you could progress on to university to study graphic design or a related subject.
Availability & Enrolment:
Will I have to pay fees?
School Leavers under the age of 19 do not have to pay fees on any full time courses, though may have to pay for their second year if turning 19 during their studies.
If you’re aged 19 or over you might qualify for an Advanced Learner Loan. It’s easy to apply for and you won’t have to pay anything back until you’re earning over £25,000. Find more information on Advanced Learner Loans on our website.
If you are studying a part-time course and you receive one of the following benefits, or you depend financially on someone who does, you may be entitled to have your tuition fees waived:
- Universal Credit
- Income Support
You will, however, have to pay any awarding body/assessment fees (unless you are on a first full level 2 course).
* If you are in receipt of Working Tax Credit or receive other allowances, you may be eligible to claim concessionary rates. If you are entitled to a fee concession you will be asked to provide proof of your entitlement.
It is essential that you inform us if your entitlement changes at any time during your course.
For any questions about fees, remissions and entitlements, please contact our helpful Careers Team on 01329 815 200.