UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Practice: Graphic Design

The studio is well equipped with some of the latest Apple Mac computers and you will receive training on industry standard software applications such as:

• Adobe Photoshop

• Adobe Illustrator

• Adobe InDesign

• Premier Pro

The learning environment mirrors a working studio and our approach is busy but relaxed - a place where students are encouraged to develop their own learning. Within this environment, important lessons are learnt about meeting deadlines and maintaining standards of high quality under pressure.

You will be required to continue with projects independently and it is expected that there will be 10-12 hours independent study undertaken at home each week. Teaching methods vary from small group exercises, whole class teaching and one-to-one guidance.

You will need:

• 5 or more GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or higher, including English, Maths and a creative-based subject

• A portfolio of creative work for interviews

Or:

• A relevant Level 2 qualification
• GCSE English or Maths at Grade 4 (C) or higher

Substantial Level 2 vocational qualifications in relevant subjects will be accepted as GCSE equivalent (with the exception of English and Maths).

You will be invited to an interview to help us ensure the course is right for you. You will need to bring a portfolio of your creative work for the course team to look at.

Full-time courses at the college are generally 3-4 days per week (you may be in an extra day if you are resitting English and/or Maths). All students are expected to complete study hours in the Learning Resource Centre and at least 30 hours work experience on top of their college hours.

* Certain courses may have additional costs to cover trips or DBS checks, and for some courses you will be expected to purchase additional items such as uniform or equipment.

Fee information

Though this course is free for those aged 16-18, there may be additional fees related to the programme, such as additional equipment or uniform, trips, DBS checks and work placement costs. Further information will be sent to all applicants before enrolment.

Find all the information you need about course fees and financial help below.

Information on Fees and Financial Help

Learners with an active Education, Health & Care Plan

If you are aged 19 - 24 at the start of your course and have an active Education, Health & Care Plan (EHCP), any course up to and including level 3 will be fully-funded by the government. This means you will not have a course fee to pay and any equipment considered essential to complete your course will be provided by the college.

What qualification will I achieve?

University of the Arts London (UAL) Extended Diploma in Graphic Design (Level 3)

This qualification is awarded by University of the Arts London (UAL), the only specialist creative arts awarding organisation in England.

This is a two-year programme and has two achievement points. You will work towards the Diploma qualification in the first year of the course and the Extended Diploma in the second year.

Students aged 16 to 18 who do not already have GCSE qualifications in maths and/or English at grades 4 (C) - 9 (A*) will take qualifications in English and/or maths as part of their vocational study programme - this is a government requirement.

How is my course assessed?

The work on the course is project/assignment based, and assessment is continuous throughout the course. The units in the first two terms are assessed at Pass grade only.

The final unit is awarded a grade of Pass, Merit or Distinction. This unit is achieved through a personal proposal and exhibition and decides the overall grade for the qualification.