Course summary
This course is the natural progression from the HNC Graphic Design and enables further development and exploration of your studies to top-up your achievement to HND level. Students build on their prior learning to explore advanced typography along with design projects based around: corporate identity and advertising (for print and screen). Live/competition work is a major part of the programme. The course culminates in a negotiated final major project and exhibition. The aim of the HND Graphic Design is to enable you to develop conceptual, cultural, creative and practical skills and to encourage flexibility, knowledge, skills and motivation as a basis for future studies and career development. A large part of the course will stretch you in terms of cultural understanding and the interpretation of it in contemporary and historical design and although this course will give you a vocational training that will prepare you for industry, it will also act as a tool to open your mind, make new associations in your environment and will make you begin to question the depth and originality of responses.
Modules
By undertaking this HND 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 Graphic Design 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 serendipity and 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 Course Content The course will provide opportunities to develop your ability to interpret client briefs as well as express a personal vision through exploration of ideas and areas of specific interest. It will also encourage you to develop your creative skills across the various graphic design mediums. You will also study corporate identity, packaging, editorial, brochure design and advertising. many course projects link with industry based assignments. The course will provide opportunities to develop your ability to interpret client briefs as well as express an interest. It will also encourage you to develop your creative skills. Private study is required. Units: Unit 32. Professional Practice Unit 33. Applied Practice Collaborative Project (Pearson-set) Unit 39. Advance Graphic Design Studies Unit 47. Branding and Identity Unit 48. Conceptual Practice Unit 49. Art Direction
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 the student 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.
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:
- 012W
- Institution code:
- W12
- Campus name:
- Walsall College
- Campus code:
- W
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 120 points
A level - Not accepted
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - Not accepted
Access to HE Diploma - Not accepted
Scottish Higher - Not accepted
GCSE Maths – grade C/4 GCSE English Language– grade C/4 Functional skill Level 2 Maths and English No international applications. Also required: Applications to all FT UG must be made through UCAS. If you only wish to apply to this college, please contact us and we will process your UCAS application. Related work experience will be considered for mature applicants. All applicants will be required to sit an initial assessment and attend an interview, and may be required to sit a written exam. Points of entry: Year 1 (HNC) and Year 3. Campus: Wisemore Campus (Main Site). Students must provide a portfolio of work at interview - can be phyical or digital.
Additional entry requirements
Admission tests
Interview
Portfolio
Basic and Key Skill Builder Assessment (BKSB)
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £6000 | Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | £6000 | Whole course |
| Scotland | £6000 | Whole course |
| Wales | £6000 | Whole course |
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Walsall College
Littleton Street West
Walsall
WS2 8ES