Modules

By undertaking this HNC Graphic Design you will develop skills to a high level, both personal and technical including:

• Synthesis of a range of concepts, knowledge and skills relating to fine art.

• The application of complex theories to practical realistic work situations in the Graphic Design sector.

• Independence of approach to study and the generation of fine art evidence.

• The ability to engage with complex and/or unpredictable situations in Graphic Design contexts.

• The ability to take responsibility to manage and direct your own and others’ activities.

• Insight and judgement in relation to the margins and consequences of error.

• Research and investigative skills.

• Be responsive to change and ability to multi-task.

• The ability to innovate and work in a creative way.

Assessment method

Assessment is continuous and is based on assignments, projects, group projects, lectures, workshops and formative tasks. Knowledge and understanding of a subject is often developed through lectures and workshops as well through practical formative tasks. Direct teaching methods are frequently supported by students on directed study (use of example texts, textbooks, journal articles and internet) and assessed formally via summative assignment briefs requiring you to demonstrate knowledge and understanding. Witness statements and observational statements can support such assessment. Intellectual skills such as analysis, synthesis, evaluation, and problem solving may be demonstrated and applied through active learning via formative tasks and summative assignments and projects. Group projects are used where appropriate to the industry experience or process however each student is always assessed as an individual against the learning outcomes. Assignments can also set independent project work to assess intellectual skills linked to specialist knowledge, understanding and practical skills. Practical skills are developed through opportunities to practise the activity in an appropriate learning context and assessment involves practical demonstration through processes and final outcomes / artefacts / performances etc. Transferable skills are readily convertible to employment and other contexts, such as in a problem solving, working effectively as part of team or meeting the needs of client etc. These often address wider skills such as written communication (developed and assessed through essays or reports and evaluations; oral skills through presentations in seminars). Both written and verbal feedback is given.