MCAST-BTEC Foundation Diploma in Art & Design
or
MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in Art and Design (Design Crafts)
or
MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production
or
2 A-Level passes and 2 I-Level passes
Compulsory A-Level: Art or Art & Design or equivalent

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The MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Graphic Design provides a thorough grounding in the key concepts and practical skills required in this sector. This course equips individuals with knowledge, understanding and skills for success in employment or to further their studies through the top-up degree programme.
Throughout this course, you will have the opportunity to work alone or in groups in the development production of creative graphic design work in response to assignment briefs based on real-life cases.

This programme is delivered over a series of practical assignments backed up by theoretical knowledge in the fundamentals of graphic design as a discipline. Beyond the set guided learning hours, students are expected to work independently.

This programme is delivered over a series of practical assignments backed up by theoretical knowledge in the fundamentals of graphic design as a discipline. Beyond the set guided learning hours, students are expected to work independently.

Graphic Design students will be assessed on their knowledge and practical learning skills as evidenced in their project work. Learners are assessed against set criteria provided in a number of assignment briefs, for which they have to present a number of evidences to support achievement of key competences.

× Research and investigate a broad range of historical and contemporary graphic design work and applications
× Synthesise a range of concepts, knowledge and skills relating to graphic design
× Apply complex theories to practical realistic work situations in the graphic design industry
× Use a range of digital applications in the production of graphic design work.

Visual Communication in Art & Design
Ideas Generation and Development in Art & Design
Contextual and Cultural Referencing in Art & Design
Professional Practice in Art & Design
Project Design, Evaluation and Implementation
Critical Study in Art and Design
Professional Studies in Art and Design
Ideas in Context
Communication with Images in Art & Design
Typographic Skills
Editorial Design
Corporate Identity
Packaging in Graphic Design
Art, Design and Media Practice within the Digital Environment
Animation Techniques for Interactivity in Art and Design
Digital Image Creation and Development

Bacheor of Arts (Honours) in Graphic Design and Interactive Media

Junior graphic designer
Junior animation assistant
Junior web designer