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BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Graphic DesignWhat will I study?This course enables you to develop a wider understanding of graphic design and illustration and how to prepare a graphic design portfolio for university. You'll explore a range of ideas within graphic design and you'll learn through practical and critical activities to express and gain knowledge of the different areas within graphic design, by creating sketchbooks of research, ideas and development. You'll explore a range of art techniques using a variety of 2D materials before using Photoshop as a tool. You'll be designing posters, book jackets and promotional materials within realistic projects. The course is equivalent to two A levels and is very varied: as well as furthering your own practical skills through mediums including Photoshop, you'll visit art galleries. Your second year will be mainly taken up with developing your art portfolio for university interviews and professionally presenting work produced during the course.You need:4 GCSE grades A*-C including Art, Graphics or Textiles and normally including English or Maths or Distinction/Merit for BTEC First Diploma Art & DesignLevel: 3 Duration: 2 yearsCoursework/Exam (%): 100/0What can it lead to?This is an excellent progression route to an art foundation course and higher education courses in computer graphics, packaging and typography, graphic communication and illustration..Qualifications
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Graphic DesignWhat will I study?This course enables you to develop a wider understanding of graphic design and illustration and how to prepare a graphic design portfolio for university. You'll explore a range of ideas within graphic design and you'll learn through practical and critical activities to express and gain knowledge of the different areas within graphic design, by creating sketchbooks of research, ideas and development. You'll explore a range of art techniques using a variety of 2D materials before using Photoshop as a tool. You'll be designing posters, book jackets and promotional materials within realistic projects. The course is equivalent to two A levels and is very varied: as well as furthering your own practical skills through mediums including Photoshop, you'll visit art galleries. Your second year will be mainly taken up with developing your art portfolio for university interviews and professionally presenting work produced during the course.You need:4 GCSE grades A*-C including Art, Graphics or Textiles and normally including English or Maths or Distinction/Merit for BTEC First Diploma Art & DesignLevel: 3 Duration: 2 yearsCoursework/Exam (%): 100/0What can it lead to?This is an excellent progression route to an art foundation course and higher education courses in computer graphics, packaging and typography, graphic communication and illustration..Qualifications
| BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Graphic Design (Ref:BT3GRDWA) |
