This course is designed for anyone with an interest in a new direction for
visual communication and will provide opportunities to work in the broader
disciplines of the design industry. Delivery of the programme will be at specialist studios at Matthew Boulton
College.
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Art & Design (Graphic Design) Higher National Certificate/Diploma
Level 5 - Professional & University
Art & Design (Graphic Design) Higher National Certificate/Diploma
This course takes traditional graphic design values and skillsets and applies
them to a new platform of interactivity and visual communication. It will cover
many different disciplines from print to motion graphics and app design to sonic
performance. Students are encouraged to draw inspiration from all areas of art and design
as well as bringing their own life experiences to develop an individual visual
style. All students will work on live projects for external clients and have the
chance to collaborate with industry professionals in our mentoring scheme. Annual and modular tuition fees shown are applicable to the first year(HNC)of
study. The College reserves the right to increase fees for subsequent years of
study (HND) in line with increases in inflation (capped at 3%) or to reflect
changes in Government funding policies or changes agreed by
Parliament.
Location
Entry
Fees
When
Matthew Boulton College
15-09-2025
£6,500.00*
TBC
Matthew Boulton College
15-09-2025
£6,695.00*
TBC
Course Length: 30 Weeks
ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS – UCAS Tariff Points: Pre-2017 Entry – 120 points, Post-2017 Entry – 48 points.
The tariff points can be made up of:
- A Levels (GCE and VCE): 2 A Levels at Grade D
- BTEC Extended Diploma: Grade PPP
- BTEC Diploma: Grade MP
- BTEC 90 Credit Diploma: Grade MM
Access to HE: Grade P45
The Level 3 qualification must be an art subject. Minimum number of GCSEs at Grade C or above: 5, which must include: GCSE English: Grade C or 4, GCSE Maths: Grade C or 4
Are Level 2 equivalents accepted?: Yes
NON-ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS – All successful applicants from the initial application process: [personal statement / reference] will be called for a formal interview, where they will need to present an art and design portfolio. Portfolios should include: drawing, photography and design work. We encourage applications from students who do not meet the entry requirements outlined but can demonstrate ability through work experience, portfolio of evidence or successful interview.
The course is assessed through a range of project briefs across broad design disciplines. You will produce sketchbook work to record ideas and produce a series of manual and digital outcomes such as animations, magazines and portfolios. You will also get the opportunity to exhibit your work.
Course graduates can progress into employment or onto a full honours degree by completion of one or two additional top up years. Alternatively you could enter employment as a graphic designer, web designer or a creative director.
All students will work on live projects for external clients and have the chance to collaborate with industry professionals in our mentoring scheme.
Year 1 modules:
- Contextual Studies
- Darkroom Techniques
- Graphic Design Practices
- Individual Project (Pearson-set)
- Packaging Design
- Professional Development
- Techniques and Processes
- Typography.
Year 2 modules:
- Advanced Graphic Design Studies
- Applied Practice Collaborative Project (Pearson-set)
- Art Direction
- Branding & Identity
- Moving Image
- Professional Practice.