Course summary
Students will explore visual communication through: typography, colour theory, drawing and layout design. You will develop skills in Adobe Creative Suite, learn about branding, print and digital media, and gain a deep understanding of design principles to create compelling and effective visual content. You will also explore fields associated to the creation of graphic design such as illustration, printmaking and photography. As part of your course you will be working with employers on live briefs, this will help with the development of your CV and professional graphic design profile.
Modules
Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Graphic Design Module A: Process & Practice Unit A1: Concept & Development 85 credits, level 4 Unit A2: Creative Project 35 credits, level 4 Each unit/module/Module on your qualification has a specification written by the awarding body. These are available from the Pearson website and your tutors may make them available to you. Every unit/module specification includes: This information cannot be changed by HRUC staff or students. Your tutors use these unit/module specifications to complete a Scheme of Work, showing the topics you will cover in every week of your programme. The Scheme of Work will closely match the unit/module content and may indicate how it is to be delivered (e.g. classroom teaching, distance learning, lectures, seminars, practical sessions, work experience etc). The unit/module title and code number Unit/module type (e.g. core), level and credit value Introduction – a summary of the purpose, aims and focus of the unit/module, as well as highlighting the key knowledge, skills and understanding gained while studying. Learning outcomes - this is a list of all you need to know, understand or be able to do to pass the unit/module Essential content – identifies the key phrases or concepts for each learning outcome. Your tutors use this to plan the teaching on your course and they will deliver all of this content to you as part of your course. Assessment Criteria – these are statements of the evidence you need to produce. Each learning outcome will have several criteria linked to it. Your tutors use criteria to create assignments. Any additional evidence requirements that students will have to complete Recommended resources – suggested reading (including journals and websites) and links to other related unit/modules.
Assessment method
The course is assessed on 2 units (HNC, Level 4) which forms the first part of your 2 year programme. The following criteria will be studied and assessed: Contextual knowledge Ideas generation and development Technical knowledge and skill Professional practice Communication. Each unit carries a grade of Pass, Merit or Distinction and forms your overall grade for the year.
How to apply
31Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- W210
- Institution code:
- U95
- Campus name:
- Richmond Upon Thames College Campus
- Campus code:
- R
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
For more information see the web page link here: https://www.rutc.ac.uk/students/international-students
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £6500 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £6500 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £6500 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £6500 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £6500 | Year 1 |
| International | £8500 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
The fees quoted are for one year of study and include tuition, exam fee, materials, ID card (which gives access to the college and facilities e.g. library) and college registration.
Fees will be no higher than those published, subject to an Access and Participation Plan being approved by the Office for Students.
Whether you pay a 'home' or 'overseas' fee depends on whether you meet certain criteria. Harrow, Richmond and Uxbridge Colleges (HRUC) does not create the criteria for fee status. The fee status criteria is provided in regulations and guidance, published by the government.
For information on the conditions you need to meet to be entitled to pay tuition fees at the 'home' rate for study on a Higher Education (HE) course at Richmond upon Thames College please contact the Careers Team on 020 8607 8000.
If you are unsure about your status, please contact the Careers Team at Richmond upon Thames College. The UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) also has information about residency for international students.
Provider information
Harrow, Richmond & Uxbridge College
Park Road
Hillingdon
UB8 1NQ