Overview
Graphic Design & Animation Advanced (Level 3)This UAL Awarding Body program will introduce the skills, knowledge and understanding necessary to progress to degree-level study in art and design, or employment. Based in a dedicated building equipped with the latest industry relevant resources and taught by staff with a high degree of industry experience in their field.
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Entry requirements
4 GCSEs grades 9-4 OR equivalent.
What qualification will I gain?
UAL Level 3 Diploma and Extended Diploma in Creative Practice: Art, Design & Communication (Graphic Design & Animation).
This qualification is assessed through:
Year 1:
You will study 2 units designed to build skills followed by a final project which provides the assessment at the end of the course. This is marked internally and moderated by UAL.
Year 2:
You will study 2 units designed to build skills followed by a final project which provides the assessment at the end of the course. This is marked internally and moderated by UAL.
Throughout you will be given critical, holistic feedback supporting your progress.
Course content
What will I study?
Year 1:
- Unit 1 The Creative Process
- Unit 2 Developing Creative Practice
- Unit 3 Responding to a set Brief
Year 2:
- Unit 4 Researching a Specialist Industry Practice
- Unit 5 Specialist Technical Skills Development
- Unit 6 Specialist Creative Outcome
The Diploma (Year 1) focuses on:
- the Creative Process – from idea generation to final pieces
- Developing 2D, 3D & 4D techniques and processes
- Responding to a brief – building your own creative project.
The Extended Diploma (Year 2) focuses on:
- Researching in to a specialist industry
- Developing your specialist technical skills
- Developing a specialist creative project outcome using all aspects of the creative process
Next steps
Course progression:
HNC/HND Graphic Design at Tresham College & University Centre.
A wide range of specialist degree courses within the Graphic Design umbrella.
Career progression:
Graphic designer, art director, creative director or diversify to book cover designer, packaging designer, digital designer, UI designer, web designer, web developer, motion designer, animator, 3D designer, VR designer.
Additional information
- Material list will be given during welcome day for any specific material requirements.
- No uniforms
- £60 approximate trip fee
Any questions?
If you would like to find out more about this or other courses, please use our Livechat below, or contact info@bedfordcollegegroup.ac.uk.
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Disclaimer
Whilst every effort is made to ensure the information on the Website is correct, some details may be subject to change. The Bedford College Group reserves the right to make amendments to the courses, dates, fees or other details, and to make cancellations or changes if numbers are insufficient. In the unfortunate situation that we have to cancel a course we will refund your fees in full, but we regret we are not able to offer any refund if you withdraw from your course or fail to start, and you will be liable to pay any outstanding fees that may be due.
Funding Information
All full-time Level 1 and Level 2 courses are now FREE for everyone, whatever their age. If you are looking to study a Level 3 qualification, courses might still be free if you’re under 19 or 19-23 and studying your first full Level 3 qualification. Whether you need to pay a fee and how much will be dependent on the programme you choose to study. For more information call 0345 658 8990.
If you’re over 23 or studying a second Level 3 qualification, you will need to pay a fee. Find out more on our financial support page at: www.bedfordcollegegroup.co.uk/finance or view the Full-time Fee Flow Chart below.
If you are unsure whether you need to pay or not then please contact our Customer Contact team on 0345 658 8990.
Full-time Fee Flow ChartIf you are aged 19 or over you may qualify for an Advanced Learner Loan to help you pay the tuition fees for this course. You can also pay by instalments to help make the cost of this course more affordable.
Find out moreIf you live in any of the following areas and wish to apply for or enrol onto one of our courses, please contact our Customer Contact team on 0345 658 8990 to check if your course is funded or not (Please note that if your course is not funded then you will pay a higher fee than what is listed, please contact our Customer Contact team for more information):
- Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
- Greater Manchester
- Greater London
- Liverpool City Region
- Tees Valley
- West of England
- West Midlands
- Sheffield
- Newcastle Upon Tyne
- Barnsley and Doncaster
- West Yorkshire
Additional Learning Support
If you have a specific learning difficulty or disability, are deaf or hearing impaired, our Additional Learning Support team are on hand to give you assistance whenever you need it. Email: ALSteam@bedford.ac.uk or call us on 01234 291333.
Any questions?
If you would like to find out more about this or other courses, please use our Livechat below, email info@bedfordcollegegroup.ac.uk or call us on 0345 658 8990.
Accessibility
We have access arrangements in place to help students with disabilities or any other particular needs. Call us on 01234 291000 or 01536 413123 for more information.
Additional formats
Course information sheets are also available in large print and audio formats. Call us on 01234 291000 to order your copy.
