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Do you want to start your career as a graphic designer? This course teaches you the professional techniques to prepare for the next step in your creative career.
Awarded by the University of the Arts London, this gives you a clear path to study at university or apply for your first graphic design role.
Why should you study this course?
You need 4 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including an art subject, and English or Maths.
You will also need to attend an interview to see if the course is right for you.
If the course isn't the right fit for you, our tutors recommend the Level 2 Photography and Graphic Design or the Level 1 Art, Design & Media.
You will attend the City Centre Campus in Bath for the two years.
The campus offers the following facilities to help you build practical skills for professional creative roles:
You will learn through guided lessons and workshops, research activities, and local visits.
Our tutors welcome experimentation and problem-solving skills.
Tutors will also give demonstrations to help you learn key techniques and improve your creative ability.
You will be assessed through tutorials, peer reviews, and written assessments.
The mixture of assessments will improve your portfolio and practical experience while you develop professional skills for university and work.
Best of all, you get the chance to work on a live project with a real client.
This means you can add real work to your portfolio and stand out when you apply for university or work.
You can progress to an undergraduate course in graphic design.
Previous learners who studied this course progressed on to:
Or, if you don't want to go to university, you can secure your first junior or entry creative role.
If you're unsure about your next step, you can speak to our friendly Careers Advisers.
They can help you write a CV, prepare for a job interview, apply for university, or figure out your next step.
Additional costs may be required for trips.
The Art and Design pathways and levels are designed to help you gain confidence, establish a solid foundation of knowledge, and develop your core creative skills. In addition to a portfolio of work, on successful completion you will be awarded a nationally recognised qualification issued by University of the Arts London (UAL).
The college provides basic materials for the course.
However, you may need some equipment to finish your own creative projects.
Study trips will cost extra, but you will be told about them ahead of time.
If you struggle to cover travel costs to the college or need free meals, please email studentfunding@bathcollege.ac.uk for more details about our bursary.
And if you need extra support, the City Centre Campus offers the following services:
If you have a concern at the college, you can speak to our Welfare team in private.
The team are here to listen to your concerns in a safe space. Email safe@bathcollege.ac.uk to book a confidential chat.