Graphic Design Courses – Level 4,5

Description

GRAPHIC DESIGN COURSES – LEVEL 4,5

About.

By studying this course, students will get the opportunity to work in the sector of graphics. The aim of this program is to help the students develop the methods, understanding, knowledge and skills needed by graphic designers of today. It has a great blend of practice and theory, and its aim is to produce designers that have the capability of coming up with solutions to problems facing visual designing. Students will gain visual, cultural, conceptual, practical and creative skills that will create a pathway for further studies or career development.

This course will enable the students develop their technical graphic skills and creative ability that will help them in deciding which career path they wish to follow. Different methods are used to deliver this course. They include practical workshops, field trips and one-on-one tutorials. Students will have to create their own portfolios, and additionally, they will have to make a decision on which expertise they wish to follow by choosing one among illustration, digital media, adverting or typography. Among the content which will be covered by the students is graphics software, video and photography. This program makes the students ready for employment is sector of design, and additionally, it will suit the students who have already decided to enter into this area of profession. After completing this course, graduates will have an opportunity to work as writers in the design sector, and working in a private or public organization.

Progression.

After completing this degree, students will have an opportunity to progress and be a bachelor degree holders by studying for one additional year at various universities in the UK, and they can choose to specialize on one expertise such web design, animation and  advertising.

Career opportunities.

This course is ideal for those students who would like to develop a career in various graphic design stands including magazines, newspapers, websites, publishing and graphics designing and branding agencies. Graduates can either be hired to work in/for large and small media house or they can open their own studios. Additionally, they can work in schools or organizations, working as advertisers.

Entry requirements:

• Applicants should be 18 and over years old.
• Those applying have to submit a proof of prior certified learning documents such as secondary school diploma or level 3 qualification.
• Applicants must undergo a compulsory interview with the college during registration.
• Those applying must come with their original certificates on registration day.
• Those applying but they do not have English as their first language will have to demonstrate an approved proficiency level in English language use.