Course summary
This two-year degree course is for people who want to pursue a career in the design industry. Successful students will develop a practical understanding of contemporary and emerging practice in graphic communication through storytelling, interaction and engagement, UX/UI and graphic design. In year one, an introduction to the invisible language of graphic form, composition, balance, structure, rhythm, and hierarchy provides a foundation to develop skills in interactive design and the art of engaging users through visual output. Understanding brand and identity, narrative, and utilising design as a device for change and activism culminates in a Year 2 individual project to showcase your applied graphic media communication skills. The final year provides an opportunity to establish your skills and evolve your practice as you build a portfolio of creative work through a final major project. Students will be working with both traditional and digital techniques, utilising Adobe Create Suite for design, illustration and moving image, you will develop output for online and print. This foundation degree is designed to give you the skills you need to either work in industry or to progress to the BA (Hons) Creative Arts (Graphic Media Communication) top-up. During this course you will become well equipped in all aspects of: Year 1: Introduction to Graphic Media Communication Design Futures in Context Interaction and Engagement Working in the Creative Industries Year 2: Identity and strategy Narrative and storytelling for change Independent Project Working in the Creative Industries Year 3: BA (Hons) Top up Concepts, Research and Development Creative Exploration Professional Practice (Production or Teaching) Final Major Project (Production or Teaching) Important Links: Click HERE for the programme specification. For a full list of the University Centre’s regulations and policies please click HERE. Click HERE for The Open University Regulations for Validated Awards. Click HERE for the University Centre Terms & Conditions.
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
How to apply
This course is not open to application until the 13th May 2025.
14Jan
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:
- T4QZ
- Institution code:
- C02
- Campus name:
- Calderdale College Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 48 - 56 points
A level - CD
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMP
Access to HE Diploma - P: 45 credits
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £7950 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £7950 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £7950 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £7950 | 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
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
University Centre Calderdale College
Francis Street
Halifax
HX1 3UZ