Overview
Graphic Design HND (Full time)The BTEC Higher National Diploma qualification in Graphic Design incorporates an enhanced work-related curriculum that is designed to equip students with the right skills and competencies for the workplace, or progression to Higher Education (BA HONS Top Up) This extends from the Level 4 programme to further develop and refine students in preparation for the next stage in their career.
This qualification is designed to equip you with the knowledge, flexibility and skills required for a successful career within an exciting and ever-widening industry. The course will provide you with the opportunity to develop a professional portfolio, covering branding, corporate identity, design for print, advertising, illustration, editorial design, typography, digital design, and animation.
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Important information
- No. of contact hours
12 hours per week.
- Expected self-study
12 hours per week.
- Regulatory body
Pearson
- Student Loans Company code
Bedford College: 911360
Tresham College: 911424
Course information
1. Students from HNC will be required to have successfully passed their Level 4 year and demonstrated commitment to progress to the next level.
2. External students will be required to attend a portfolio interview with subject staff and give evidence of prior learning within the subject area and must complete a Level 4 programme of study prior to acceptance on level 5 HND there are no optional modules – all content must be completed.
The course is delivered over 1 academic year covering one Core Module with two main units. Content is delivered based on the following unit criterion.
1. Contextual Knowledge
2. Ideas Generation & Development
3. Technical Knowledge & Skill
4. Professional Practice.
5. Communication.
Formative feedback supports assessment throughout the year, ensuring group and individual sessions on feedback are achieved.
Students attend for 12 hours a week and it is expected that they match that with independent study time.
Core Module:
Unit B1 Personal Professional Development
This assessment unit further enables the practice and development of underpinning knowledge, understanding and proficiency of creative practice through exploration of the subject area, in addition a developed refinement of approaches is expected at the level.
Unit B2 Professional Project
This assessment unit is designed to give students the opportunity to consolidate and apply their learning through the production of a portfolio of work and exhibition.
All modules are compulsory and specialisms are built into the study programme.
The method of assessment is via evidence-based submissions – recommended and types of evidence may include:
A portfolio of development work and outcomes.
- Physical and digital prototypes.
- Written reports, essays or case studies.
- Planning and research documents, files and links.
- Audio and visual presentations.
- Exhibitions of outcomes.
BTEC Higher National Diploma in Graphic Design.
Progression to BA Top Up and or employment / Postgraduate and Masters Degree programmes.
Additional costs
We aim to provide a minimum of 3 cultural trips a year, the average cost of these trips is £25.00.
If you would like to find out more about this or other courses, please use our Livechat or email us at info@bedfordcollegegroup.ac.uk
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Funding Information
You could be eligible to take out a loan to cover the cost of your tuition fees. Click on the link below to find out more about the financial support available for our Higher Education courses.
Find out moreIf you decide to pay for your course yourself, we also offer an affordable Direct Debit instalments option to help spread the cost of tuition fees (terms apply).
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.
Financial Support
For information regarding financial support, please visit the Financial Support section to see the support you may be entitled to apply for.
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.
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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.
