YCN shows why Bedford College is 1st choice

For the eighth year running, Bedford College graphic design students have outmatched most UK and international universities in the annual YCN design competitions.

ycn.org offers young designers the chance to come up with creative ideas for international organisations such as Adidas and AXA. Access to the YCN provides students with insights into the very latest trends and allows our students to compete on the international stage.

Bedford College Advanced Practitioner Jeffrey Tribe explained: “Our graphic design courses now have a very established reputation for high levels of creativity and competition successes.

We are the only FE College in the UK to be represented at D&AD New Blood, a showcase to industry of the very best design talent from all over the UK, which takes place in the Truman Gallery, London in early July. Last year one of our students received a ‘Best in Show Award’ at New Blood, further proof of our status as a credible alternative to traditional universities.

“Our students can commence their studies at the age of 16 and progress all the way through to a BA in Graphic Design here at our Bedford campus. There is no longer an academic reason to move away from the area – we have all the commercial links and opportunities right here“.

“In addition this year Alex Parsons studying for a Level 3 Graphics Diploma received first prize in a safety poster competition with a £500 prize. He like many others in his group have voted to continue their studies with us at Higher Education level.”