Edexcel Higher National Diploma Graphic Design

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Level 5 Wisemore Campus 2 years Full Time

The aim of the HND Graphic Design is to enable you to develop conceptual, cultural, creative and practical skills and to encourage flexibility, knowledge, skills and motivation as a basis for future studies and career development.

When you want to communicate something, how would you go about it? Perhaps you could communicate your message verbally; you might tell individuals one at a time, perhaps use a loudspeaker to tell a group of people or even the radio to tell a whole community. However, if you were to place an advert in a newspaper, make a poster or a flyer, set up a webpage, hand out a business card or type a letter you would be using a form of visual
communication.

Graphic design is often associated with computers and computer-based images but graphic designers also work with illustrations, photography, textures, colours and letterforms; otherwise known as typography, to produce print-based design as well as web-based design. Using all of these different elements, and the space around them, the designer can communicate a visual message to an audience. A large part of the course will stretch you in terms of cultural understanding and the interpretation of it in contemporary and historical design and although this course will give you a vocational training that will ready you for industry it will also act as a tool to open your mind, make new associations in your environment and will make you begin to question the depth and originality of responses. So, if getting your message across by using a variety of methods to make an impact this exciting and comprehensive 16 unit course is for you. By undertaking this HND Graphic Design you will develop skills to a high level, both personal and technical including:

• synthesis of a range of concepts, knowledge and skills relating to fine art
• the application of complex theories to practical realistic work situations in the Graphic Design sector
• independence of approach to study and the generation of Graphic D

Entry Requirements

You must have a minimum of level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Language (CEFR) English qualification to apply for a student visa. To study a level 5 qualification you will need an IELTS score of 5.5 (or equivalent) and qualifications at the following levels e.g.
• India – Diploma (from a state board of technical education),
• Middle East – Associate Degree/ Higher Technical Institute Diploma,
• China/ Hong Kong – Chinese University/College Entrance Examination (Gaokao),
• Africa – West African GCE A Level.
You will be required to take part in an initial assessment to ensure that the course and level of study is suited to your ability

Progression

You can progress to the second or third year of a degree or honours degree, depending on the match of the HND units to the degree course in question. Employment or self employment.

Course Fee

£6,000 per year