Course summary

Are you a creative problem solver that likes to design innovative solutions to communication problems? If so this course is for you. The course is taught by experienced professional artists and designers. The curriculum is further enhanced by a wide range of visiting speakers, trips and visits. The course encourages students to develop a portfolio that is as unique as they are. Exploratory projects happily sit alongside commercially based work. Live work and competition work is a key element of the curriculum. The college’s design studios have been created to industry standards and are equipped with Macs and PCs with the full Adobe Creative Cloud. The college also provides home access to all the software you are expected to use on the course. You can also access, our traditional print room, photographic and other media facilities. You will be expected to attend 2.5 days on site working with us in the studios. Additionally, you are encouraged to spend approximately 2.5 days in self-directed study; this can be off site or on campus. During your studies you will work on a wide range of projects, including typography, animation, interactivity, editorial layout and other design for print projects. The course will support you in developing your professional portfolio and developing your digital presence. Graduates from the college have gone on to join top agencies or have successfully started their own businesses and freelance careers with support from our business centre, The Hub.