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Graphic Design

Understand a new visual language... expect to engage in design solutions to publicise, promote, persuade, inform and entertain!

Graphic Designers produce visual solutions to the communication needs of clients, using a mix of creative skills and commercial awareness. Designers need to be creative and imaginative, be problem solvers and practical, be skilled with computers, have excellent communication skills and be innovative and free thinking. Opportunities are excellent - move into related fields such as marketing, graphics, illustration, 3-dimensional design, website design, multimedia or animation.

Career Paths

• Advertising
• Animation
• Design
• Freelance Design
• Illustration
• Multi Media
• Newspaper / Magazine Production
• Self Employment / Start Your Own Company
• TV and Film
• Web page Design

Full Time Courses Available

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Graphic Design

Part Time Courses Available

Foundation Degree in Graphic Design

For enquiries please contact The College on 01983-535210.

If you would like further information and advice on funding, please visit or contact Student Services direct: 01983 550581.