Why choose this course?
The Graphic Design degree will help you develop both your graphical style and flair for creative image-making. The course covers the practical, professional, and artistic sides of working as a graphic designer with an individual artistic voice, equipping you for a successful career in the creative industries.
You will:
- Learn how to create compelling images, work to professional standards, and understand how your work fits into the industry.
- Be introduced to a broad range of creative skills, from the generation of ideas to th...
Why choose this course?<br/>The Graphic Design degree will help you develop both your graphical style and flair for creative image-making. The course covers the practical, professional, and artistic sides of working as a graphic designer with an individual artistic voice, equipping you for a successful career in the creative industries.<br/><br/>You will:<br/>- Learn how to create compelling images, work to professional standards, and understand how your work fits into the industry.<br/><br/><br/>- Be introduced to a broad range of creative skills, from the generation of ideas to their technical production through printmaking, traditional and digital media, with an emphasis on design and the development of a unique personal style.<br/><br/><br/>- Be introduced to professional creative processes and encouraged to expand your abilities through workshops and practical projects.<br/><br/><br/>- Learn how to interpret a brief, identify, and solve problems, develop creative individuality, and produce a professional portfolio.<br/><br/><br/>- Gain personal, professional, and entrepreneurial skills including working as a freelance designer: from marketing and self-promotion to contracts, invoices and working with clients.<br/><br/><br/>- Be encouraged to work on live briefs and competitions.<br/><br/><br/>You can also choose to study this course as a foundation year Graphic Design (with Foundation Year) (four years including foundation year) UCAS code: W290.<br/><br/>Key Course Features: <br/>- You will be part of a vibrant and creative community of commercial artists including illustrators, animators, and comic artists.<br/><br/><br/>- You will be taught by a teaching team with a broad range of experience working professionally in the design and creative industries.<br/><br/><br/>- We encourage you to take on commissions and learn how to produce high-quality production prototypes to pitch to clients.<br/><br/><br/>- Be part of an end-of-year degree show exhibition - view the 2022 Degree Show e-magazine, Unjammed.<br/>
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
22/09/2025
Campus
Wrexham
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
W991
Institution Code
G53
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3
UCAS TariffScottish HigherAccess to HE DiplomaInternational Baccalaureate Diploma Programme96-112 UCAS Tariff points from International Baccalaureate Certificates Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)96-112 UCAS Tariff points ASAccepted alongside A-Levels as part of overall 96-112 UCAS Tariff requirement. Scottish Advanced HigherCambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal96-112 UCAS Tariff points Extended ProjectAccepted as part of overall 96-112 UCAS Tariff requirement. Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)Accepted as part of overall 96-112 UCAS Tariff point requirement. Leaving Certificate - Ordinary Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)Accepted alongside Irish Leaving Certificate Higher Level as part of overall 96-112 UCAS Tariff requirement. Where GCSE Maths, English and/or Science are required these must be at O4 or above. A level |
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