Graphics & Illustration - Level 3 - Tonbridge

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Applications Close - 13th August 2027 for application forms - please visit www.northkent.ac.uk if applying after this date for GCSE Open Events and Open Enrolment Dates.

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Within the course, you will be given a range of projects to complete throughout the year which will prepare you for your final major project that is internally assessed and externally moderated by UAL. In Year 1, you will complete Unit 1 to Unit 3. In Year 2, you will complete Unit 4 to Unit 6. The overall grade for the qualification is based on Unit 6: Specialist Creative Outcome.

Equivalent to 3 A Levels, a total of 72-168 UCAS points, depending on grades achieved. The Graphic Design & Illustration course is ideal for those looking to develop and extend their creative skills. This course will present you with a wide range of creative project briefs such as branding, advertising, product packaging and merchandise and forms of illustration. The course will allow you to investigate the foundations of Graphic Design & Illustration. Working from the ground up, so don't worry about your prior knowledge in Graphic Design or Illustration, you just need to have creative drive and the desire to learn. You’ll be working in a studio of like-minded creatives with access to Apple Mac based studios, industry standard software such as Adobe Photoshop, XD, Illustrator, and InDesign. All the areas above will be introduced in studio and digital workshops. After successfully completing year 1 you will have the opportunity to progress on to the second year to obtain your full Extended Diploma. We set an industry standard within the department, we work towards the ideal of every learner being able to progress into their own chosen pathway in Graphic Design and Illustration, so whatever your aim is, we will help you to achieve it.

Within the course, you will be given a range of projects to complete throughout the year which will prepare you for your final major project that is internally assessed and externally moderated by UAL. In Year 1, you will complete Unit 1 to Unit 3. In Year 2, you will complete Unit 4 to Unit 6. The overall grade for the qualification is based on Unit 6: Specialist Creative Outcome.

Minimum of four GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English and preferably maths and one creative subject. Or an equivalent Level 2 Diploma in Art and Design at Merit or above. You will need a positive school report/recommendation/reference from your school/tutor. (Applicants who are home schooled, with no formal qualifications, will be required to take college internal assessments; in addition to the below, to determine their suitability for the demands of the course).

Progression to higher education or a Foundation Diploma in Art and Design. Employment opportunities on completion of this course may include specialised apprenticeships, traineeships or entry level commercial art, craft and design-related jobs.