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- Industry standard facilities and software
- Highly experienced teaching staff
- Regular visits to industry and galleries.
Course Information
Introduction
The Access to HE Graphic Design and Illustration course is ideal for applicants who wish to progress to university to study graphic design and/ or illustration.
On the course, you will explore your creative ideas, build a portfolio and exhibit your work. You will have access to workshops where you can learn new creative digital design skills utilising Apple Macs and Adobe software, along with accessing more traditional creative art techniques and processes.
Overview
Who is this course for?
The course is for students over 19 years old who are passionate about the art and design industry, and who would specifically like to develop their skills and experience in graphic design or illustration. The course is ideal for those who have experience at any level and who would like to go to university to study their subject in more depth. It is also suitable for those who are thinking of changing their career or have left education with no qualifications.
Course units/modules
Modules are specific to your area of study and are aligned with both historical and contemporary practises within the art and design industry.
Benefits and skills
- Taught by highly qualified, industry experienced teachers and technicians.
- Academic study, research and writing skills to help with expectations at university.
- Access to industry standard equipment and resources.
- Experiencing the expectation of university and industry.
Entry requirements
Applicants should have GCSE or equivalent maths and English (Grade 4 or C) and an interest in a future career in graphic design or illustration.
How will you be assessed
Assessment is conducted at key points throughout the year and your final qualification is awarded based solely on your coursework. There are no exams.
Available Apprenticeships and Progression options
This course will prepare you for independent study at Higher Education Level. This is a one year course and it provides credits that will allow successful students to progress to university at its end.
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