Detailed information
| Duration: | 2 Years |
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| Price: | Contact us |
| Type: | Courses |
| Method: | In a classroom |
| Accreditation: | Edexcel BTEC |
| Prepares for: | Have you ever dreamt of becoming a graphic designer? Do you have a keen eye for detail, a flair for creativity, an interest in contemporary art, and aspire to design posters, product packaging, branding, advertisements, magazine covers, album art, web design, animation, illustration or games packaging? Our Level 3 Graphic Design course is your opportunity to take the first steps on the path to an exciting career in design. This course combines the BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Art and Design (Graphic Design) with the NCFE Level 2 Creative Crafts Life Drawing. You will also have the opportunity to take part in national and international study visits, which have previously included Disneyland Paris and Barcelona. If you are creative and passionate about studying design, as well as committed to developing your skills, then this is the ideal course for you. |
| Requirements: | Five GCSE passes at grade A* - C (including English plus either an Art or Design or technical subject), or a Level 2 Diploma at Merit grade. Applicants should also provide a portfolio of visual work in support of their application. You will also need Level 2 literacy and numeracy qualifications. If you do not have the relevant level of qualification, we can assess you. |
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Contact the person in charge , free and at no obligation, for information on how to enroll, enrollment limit/availability and more.
Course program
Standard Information
Venue: City Campus
Programme Level Level 3
Full-time/Part-time Full Time
Duration 2 years
Start Date September
Day/Evening Day
Awarding Body Edexcel BTEC
What you will study
You will be based in our dedicated graphic design studio using industry standard software such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and InDesign. You don’t need prior experience as you will learn all the software by starting with the basics.
You will study practical, artistic and theory units which could include:
* 3D Computer Modelling
* Digital Imaging
* Computers in Art and Design
* Design for Advertising
* Photography
* Packaging Design
* Website Design
* 2D Animation
* Typographic and Layout Design
You will also undertake a range of live client based briefs and competitions, allowing you to develop a commercially relevant portfolio and a solid understanding of the design industry. There will be opportunities to submit your work to various design based clients.
Good drawing ability is not essential, but creativity and imagination are vital.
Your Course Structure
This is a creative design course which is mostly practical, with artistic, research and theoretical content. This also includes day visits and an international residential trip. You will meet regularly with a Personal Tutor who will support your studies throughout the course and in Year 2 you will receive guidance on applying to higher education or employment.
How you will learn
You will be taught through workshop-based sessions that encourage hands on experience of industry standard software and techniques.
You will use industry software and hardware to produce posters, business stationery, web sites, product packaging, magazine editorial, point of sale products, t-shirts and corporate indentity. You will also learn about the graphic design industry and contemporary art, and be visited by a number of guest speakers.
Study visits are important elements of this course. In previous years the international trips have been to Disneyland Resort Paris and Barcelona. Day trips have included Royal Armouries in Leeds, and the National Media Museum in Bradford. Students will also undertake higher education visits, including the University of Huddersfield.
How you will be assessed
You will be assessed through assignments and practical project work that count towards your final grade. For each unit your work will be assessed as Pass, Merit or Distinction, and the qualification is gained by successfully completing all of the units. Your tutor will provide regular feedback and maintain a record of assessment which will be internally verified.
Entry Requirements
Five GCSE passes at grade A* - C (including English plus either an Art or Design or technical subject), or a Level 2/First Diploma. Applicants should also provide a portfolio of visual work in support of their application. You will also need Level 2 literacy and numeracy qualifications. If you do not have the relevant level of qualification, we can assess you.
Attendance
The course is two years full-time, and you should be able to attend Monday to Friday for approximately 16 hours per week, plus a similar amount of time for private study. Extra help with your English/Maths can be arranged.
Further study
This course is equivalent to three A Levels and, depending on the grades you achieve, you can progress onto Higher Education. Those interested in web design could progress to the FdA Web Design course at our University Centre, Wakefield, whilst those interested in Art & Design could progress on to our Foundation Diploma in Art. Many students also progress onto a range of design related courses throughout the UK.
Career opportunities
This programme gives you the opportunity to progress on to Higher Education or pursue a career in a broad range of areas of Design such as advertising, printing, packaging, publishing, film and TV, corporate branding, product design, spatial design, web design, animation, illustration, or computer graphics.
How to apply
Complete a full-time application form.
Venue: City Campus
Programme Level Level 3
Full-time/Part-time Full Time
Duration 2 years
Start Date September
Day/Evening Day
Awarding Body Edexcel BTEC
What you will study
You will be based in our dedicated graphic design studio using industry standard software such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and InDesign. You don’t need prior experience as you will learn all the software by starting with the basics.
You will study practical, artistic and theory units which could include:
* 3D Computer Modelling
* Digital Imaging
* Computers in Art and Design
* Design for Advertising
* Photography
* Packaging Design
* Website Design
* 2D Animation
* Typographic and Layout Design
You will also undertake a range of live client based briefs and competitions, allowing you to develop a commercially relevant portfolio and a solid understanding of the design industry. There will be opportunities to submit your work to various design based clients.
Good drawing ability is not essential, but creativity and imagination are vital.
Your Course Structure
This is a creative design course which is mostly practical, with artistic, research and theoretical content. This also includes day visits and an international residential trip. You will meet regularly with a Personal Tutor who will support your studies throughout the course and in Year 2 you will receive guidance on applying to higher education or employment.
How you will learn
You will be taught through workshop-based sessions that encourage hands on experience of industry standard software and techniques.
You will use industry software and hardware to produce posters, business stationery, web sites, product packaging, magazine editorial, point of sale products, t-shirts and corporate indentity. You will also learn about the graphic design industry and contemporary art, and be visited by a number of guest speakers.
Study visits are important elements of this course. In previous years the international trips have been to Disneyland Resort Paris and Barcelona. Day trips have included Royal Armouries in Leeds, and the National Media Museum in Bradford. Students will also undertake higher education visits, including the University of Huddersfield.
How you will be assessed
You will be assessed through assignments and practical project work that count towards your final grade. For each unit your work will be assessed as Pass, Merit or Distinction, and the qualification is gained by successfully completing all of the units. Your tutor will provide regular feedback and maintain a record of assessment which will be internally verified.
Entry Requirements
Five GCSE passes at grade A* - C (including English plus either an Art or Design or technical subject), or a Level 2/First Diploma. Applicants should also provide a portfolio of visual work in support of their application. You will also need Level 2 literacy and numeracy qualifications. If you do not have the relevant level of qualification, we can assess you.
Attendance
The course is two years full-time, and you should be able to attend Monday to Friday for approximately 16 hours per week, plus a similar amount of time for private study. Extra help with your English/Maths can be arranged.
Further study
This course is equivalent to three A Levels and, depending on the grades you achieve, you can progress onto Higher Education. Those interested in web design could progress to the FdA Web Design course at our University Centre, Wakefield, whilst those interested in Art & Design could progress on to our Foundation Diploma in Art. Many students also progress onto a range of design related courses throughout the UK.
Career opportunities
This programme gives you the opportunity to progress on to Higher Education or pursue a career in a broad range of areas of Design such as advertising, printing, packaging, publishing, film and TV, corporate branding, product design, spatial design, web design, animation, illustration, or computer graphics.
How to apply
Complete a full-time application form.
Do you need clarification regarding the course program?
Contact the person in charge , free and at no obligation, for information on how to enroll, enrollment limit/availability and more.
Wakefield College
The city of Wakefield sits at the heart of West Yorkshire, and at the heart of the Wakefield district is Wakefield College, the district’s largest college.
Wakefield College is the largest college in the District and has an impressive track record, having provided education and training in Wakefield and its surrounding area since 1868. Today, the College has its base in three major areas as well as delivering learning in community settings all over the district.
Our College is committed to working in partnership with local schools, employers and learning providers to transform learning, attainment, achievement and progression across the district. We have good relationships with schools across the Wakefield district and the College has a broad mix of former pupils from across the region.
The College is home to almost 15,000 students, of all ages and abilities, studying a broad range of courses, from pre-entry level through to higher education and professional qualifications.
Wakefield College plays a leading role in regional regeneration, perfectly illustrated by our new state of- the-art learning facility - the skillsXchange - at Glasshoughton, replacing the College’s Whitwood Campus and offering skills for employability locally and regionally. Redevelopment of the Wakefield Campus in the city centre is also underway and will bring a modern, vibrant learning environment to the heart of the city without affecting the College’s delivery.
Ofsted inspected our College in May 2010 and the Inspection report made great reading for our staff and for our students. The report said that Wakefield College is rated ‘Outstanding’ or ‘Good’ in 22 of the 23 areas in which it was assessed, and praised the College for its “outstanding approach to working with partners, safeguarding, and equality and diversity.”
A level pass rates have been above 95% for the past six years and were also described as “Outstanding’.
Inspectors further complimented the College for its outstanding support for learners to improve their economic and social well-being and for the highly effective action it takes to prepare learners for employment and progression to higher education.
The College’s ICT provision was also assessed with the inspection team looking at both full and part-time provision at foundation, intermediate and advanced level. Overall, the area achieved a grade one, the highest possible, with inspectors describing outcomes for learners as ‘Outstanding’.
The promotion of safeguarding was also rated ‘Outstanding’ as was the promotion of equality and diversity. Ofsted concluded that “all relevant statutory requirements are rigorously applied and closely monitored by appropriate departments.
The Inspection report also said that Wakefield College “is highly socially inclusive and makes all efforts to remove barriers to learning and contributes significantly to local regeneration”. You can read the full report at www.ofsted.gov.uk.
Our College works hard to be at the centre of its local community, delivering what the District needs and students want. See what we have to offer and come and join us. You won’t be disappointed.
Wakefield Campus Open Evening
4.30 - 6.30pm, Thursday, 9 February 2012
AS/A Levels, Access to HE, Animal Care, Childcare, Higher Education, Business & Management, Information Communication Technology, Education, Hospitality & Catering, Health & Social Care, Travel & Tourism, Life Skills, Apprenticeships, Professional Studies and Training for Businesses.
skillsXchange Open Evening
4.30 - 6.30pm, Wednesday, 22 February 2012
Engineering, Construction & Civil Engineering, Information Communication Technology, Motor Vehicle, Hair & Beauty, Childcare, Health & Social Care, Life Skills, Apprenticeships, Higher Education and Training for Businesses.
Thornes Park Campus Open Evening
4.30 - 6.30pm, Thursday, 2 February 2012
AS/A Levels, Higher Education, Art, Design, Media & Communications, Performing Arts, Music, Sport & Public Services, Professional Studies, Business & Management, Life Skills, Apprenticeships, Rugby League Development Centre, Football Development Centre, Athlete Development Programme and Training for Businesses.
Wakefield College is the largest college in the District and has an impressive track record, having provided education and training in Wakefield and its surrounding area since 1868. Today, the College has its base in three major areas as well as delivering learning in community settings all over the district.
Our College is committed to working in partnership with local schools, employers and learning providers to transform learning, attainment, achievement and progression across the district. We have good relationships with schools across the Wakefield district and the College has a broad mix of former pupils from across the region.
The College is home to almost 15,000 students, of all ages and abilities, studying a broad range of courses, from pre-entry level through to higher education and professional qualifications.
Wakefield College plays a leading role in regional regeneration, perfectly illustrated by our new state of- the-art learning facility - the skillsXchange - at Glasshoughton, replacing the College’s Whitwood Campus and offering skills for employability locally and regionally. Redevelopment of the Wakefield Campus in the city centre is also underway and will bring a modern, vibrant learning environment to the heart of the city without affecting the College’s delivery.
Ofsted inspected our College in May 2010 and the Inspection report made great reading for our staff and for our students. The report said that Wakefield College is rated ‘Outstanding’ or ‘Good’ in 22 of the 23 areas in which it was assessed, and praised the College for its “outstanding approach to working with partners, safeguarding, and equality and diversity.”
A level pass rates have been above 95% for the past six years and were also described as “Outstanding’.
Inspectors further complimented the College for its outstanding support for learners to improve their economic and social well-being and for the highly effective action it takes to prepare learners for employment and progression to higher education.
The College’s ICT provision was also assessed with the inspection team looking at both full and part-time provision at foundation, intermediate and advanced level. Overall, the area achieved a grade one, the highest possible, with inspectors describing outcomes for learners as ‘Outstanding’.
The promotion of safeguarding was also rated ‘Outstanding’ as was the promotion of equality and diversity. Ofsted concluded that “all relevant statutory requirements are rigorously applied and closely monitored by appropriate departments.
The Inspection report also said that Wakefield College “is highly socially inclusive and makes all efforts to remove barriers to learning and contributes significantly to local regeneration”. You can read the full report at www.ofsted.gov.uk.
Our College works hard to be at the centre of its local community, delivering what the District needs and students want. See what we have to offer and come and join us. You won’t be disappointed.
Wakefield Campus Open Evening
4.30 - 6.30pm, Thursday, 9 February 2012
AS/A Levels, Access to HE, Animal Care, Childcare, Higher Education, Business & Management, Information Communication Technology, Education, Hospitality & Catering, Health & Social Care, Travel & Tourism, Life Skills, Apprenticeships, Professional Studies and Training for Businesses.
skillsXchange Open Evening
4.30 - 6.30pm, Wednesday, 22 February 2012
Engineering, Construction & Civil Engineering, Information Communication Technology, Motor Vehicle, Hair & Beauty, Childcare, Health & Social Care, Life Skills, Apprenticeships, Higher Education and Training for Businesses.
Thornes Park Campus Open Evening
4.30 - 6.30pm, Thursday, 2 February 2012
AS/A Levels, Higher Education, Art, Design, Media & Communications, Performing Arts, Music, Sport & Public Services, Professional Studies, Business & Management, Life Skills, Apprenticeships, Rugby League Development Centre, Football Development Centre, Athlete Development Programme and Training for Businesses.