Course summary
This course explores and develops skills across a range of media, covering such disciplines as typography, editorial design, branding and packaging, advertising, motion and animation, interactivity and game design. You will work on live and simulated briefs with input from experienced practitioners, real clients and mentors from Bristol’s thriving creative industry. The programme equips students with the ability to solve problems, collaborate, develop and deliver well-crafted professional outcomes.
Modules
The course is delivered at our College Green Campus. The Higher National Certificate has 6 core units and 2 optional that cover the wider Graphics and Visual Arts sector focusing on creative design practices. The Higher National Diploma has 2 core units and 6 optional that can be selected across a range of specialist pathways. The programme will cover a board range to start but allow students to tailor their learning and focus within certain specialism. Each unit is assignment based and will involve a project/scenario with a vocational purpose and designed to work with industry links and employers and covers the following: Graphics and Visual Design Concepts Editorial Design Advertising Visual Branding Packaging and 3D Design Typography Information Design Digital Imagery
Assessment method
Higher Nationals are assessed using assignments that are marked internally. Our staff will design and create assignments with industry knowledge, context and scenarios, that are targeted at the unit learning content and assessment criteria, to ensure that you are prepared to undertake the assignment to the best of your ability, The assignments will used require applied knowledge and technical competency, which will be assessed based on each units requirements. All work is graded internally and verified externally.
How to apply
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:
- G288
- Institution code:
- B77
- Campus name:
- College Green
- Campus code:
- C
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 56 points
Student Outcomes
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £6000 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £6000 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £6000 | Year 1 |
Wales | £6000 | 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
Provider information
City of Bristol College
College Green Centre
St George's Road
Bristol
BS1 5UA