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Creative Industries (Graphic Design Pathway)

Wigan and Leigh College

UCAS Code: W901 | Foundation Degree in Arts - FdA

Entry requirements


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80

Plus you will be asked to present a portfolio of work at interview. Mature students with experience, a portfolio of work and employer references will be considered. Students must also possess a Grade 4 or above in English and Maths at GSCE or equivalent.

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Course option

2years

Full-time | 2024

Subject

Graphic design

The award obtained is FdA Creative Industries.

The FdA Creative Industries at Wigan & Leigh College Is a Graphic Design pathway.

The Graphic Design pathway covers a range of modules. Graphic Design is everywhere from magazines to televised adverts and they all start with a concept. The opportunity to develop the next big brand or direct mail campaign starts with an education. The programme focuses on ideas and innovation, delivered using the latest cloud-based industry software and the movement from the more traditional print based and web based design solutions to interactive and moving graphics.

The FdA encompasses visits to design consultancies and advertising agencies and the opportunity to work alongside local design practitioners. The course provides students with foundations and the graphic design skills required for the expansive and creative industry.

Modules

Core Units - Creative Thinking; Contextual Studies; Contemporary Contextual Studies for Creative Industries; Professional Practice.

Specialist Units - Applied Digistal Design; Graphic Communication in Context; Introduction to Graphic Communication; Communication Craft Skills.

Assessment methods

This programme is assessed through a variety of methods from coursework, portfolio assessment through to exhibitions.

Tuition fees

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England
£7,500
per year
Northern Ireland
£7,500
per year
Scotland
£7,500
per year
Wales
£7,500
per year

The Uni


Course location:

Wigan

Department:

Art and Design

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