Graphic Design and Branding Level 3

You will explore visual language and develop a basic knowledge of Adobe packages including Photoshop, Illustrator and Indesign.  The programme will introduce design contexts and vocational situations, pushing research methods and critical thinking, enabling you to start to make connections with the work of other digital artists and designers.

Throughout the programme projects are varied and wide ranging enabling you to identify and develop personal interests whether they be in typography and logotypes, app and interactive media design, editorial layout design, packaging and photography for advertising. You will produce a variety of work suitable for branding, multi-media platforms, moving image, advertising, print and publishing, gaming and smart technologies.

The Graphic Design and Branding programme supports learners to develop presentation and communications skills through group discussion tasks and exhibition opportunities. Learners are also given the opportunity to develop employability skills and industry knowledge through ‘live’ projects with community groups and organisations.

The Graphic Design and Branding UAL Awarding Body Diploma / Extended Diploma Level 3 programme units include:

• The Creative Process
• Developing Creative Practice
• Responding to a set Brief
• Researching a Specialist Industry Practice
• Specialist Technical Skills Development
• Specialist Creative Outcome

As part of your main study programme you will also engage in activities to develop your English, maths and employability skills.

• 5 GCSEs (9-4), including English and Maths, or Level 2 Functional Skills equivalent, or satisfactory results (Merit/Distinction) in a relevant Level 2 qualification
• An interview with a portfolio of artwork (this could be a digital portfolio)

Please note that unlike other Art & Design programmes this course does not require you to have achieved an Art and Design GCSE.

The programme supports students to develop careers in design and communication, branding, interactive design, app design, advertising, printing and publishing.

On successful completion of the one-year programme you can continue your study of Graphic Design and Branding for a second towards an Extended Diploma qualification. Alternatively, students can choose to study for the Art and Design Foundation Diploma, or Creative and Digital Media Apprenticeship.

After completing the Extended Diploma programme many of our graduate progress on to Higher Education and can choose to study on a wide range of graphic related programmes including animation, graphic design, animation, typography, illustration, advertising and games design.