UAL Level 3 Diploma and Extended Diploma in Creative Practice: Graphic Design

Is this course for me?

This course is for creative and free-thinking individuals who have an aspiration to create logos, posters, advertising, motion graphics, packaging, social media marketing, print media, and upcoming developments, such as mobile apps, as well as designing for live industry briefs.

Furthermore, you will be taught by industry professionals who have university and industry connections. Graphic and Digital Design will teach you up-to-date creative skills that you will need to stand out at interviews, gain the knowledge to join the creative industry and develop your creative thinking to a professional standard.

Study Overview

To join this graphic design course, it is not essential to know the Adobe Creative Suite, as we teach you this throughout. You will be taught Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro and more.

Additionally, you will undertake a variety of creative projects; these will explore how to professionally design to an industry standard while working on industry briefs throughout your course. Most importantly, these projects have been designed to enable you to build the best possible portfolio to take to University and job interviews after completing your Level 3 with us.

Lastly, this course has a strong connection to the design industry, where you will be able to gain work experience to build an impressive portfolio. This is important as it enables you to experience the industry during your study as well as experience to add to your CV.

Other notable aspects about this course include:

• Computers and industry standard software, such as Adobe
• Access to photo studios, print rooms, and other creative media facilities
• Real industry briefs and projects – Such as Coca-Cola, Penguin Books and D&AD
• Work experience with real design companies and professionals
• University visits and progression guidance
• Taught by industry professionals

Progression and Employment Opportunities

• University to study a degree
• Employment
• Level 4 Media
• Higher level apprenticeship
• Degree apprenticeships