BTEC Level 3 Graphic Design

We will invite you to a 'Meet the Tutor' event where you will receive information, advice, and guidance about the course you have applied for. This will be an opportunity for you to gain valuable information about the course and give you the opportunity to ask any questions you may have.

You will provide a copy of your last school report and/or a reference from an employer or relevant professional other this will include attendance. This is to ensure we can support to be able to achieve well on the course. Applicants with 85% or below attendance will have been deemed not to have met this criteria. All applicants are given an opportunity to discuss any evidence based mitigating circumstances that may have affected the reference / school report.

A portfolio or example of your work to demonstrate that you have the appropriate level of skill required to succeed on the course. We love to see your creativity!

4 x GCSE's at 4 or above, or a Level 2 Certificate/Extended Certificate or above (at merit or above) in a relevant subject.

We are firmly committed to finding the right course for you to ensure you can flourish. Talk to us today if you have any concerns about the application process, we are here to help take you to the next level.

You will have gained either English and/or maths at GCSE 4 or above, or L2 Functional skills in English and/or maths.

Most learners move on to our Level 3 Extended Diploma in Graphic Design, where students develop and apply their National Diploma skills within more in-depth practical design projects, including basic animation. Understanding and documenting plans for Progression within the industry (via HE, employment, apprenticeships) and use of planning and production to create an online portfolio of coursework. The final project is more self-directed, with students applying their creativity and skills to produce outcomes such as information posters, advertising campaigns, packaging design, brand and logo identities, animations, editorial design. These are then showcased in an end of year exhibition.

We encourage leaners to become more independent throughout the Extended Diploma course and 1-2-1 discussions with lecturers help learners to individualise their portfolio and take ownership of their work. This also applies to progression opportunities to study at HE level for a range of creative arts courses, including graphic design, visual communication, packaging design, advertising, graphics and marketing or to apply for jobs or apprenticeships within the industry.

There are lots of opportunities available to you to progress across the South Thames Colleges Group and into the world beyond education.

During your time with us you will have access to a dedicated team of careers and education advisors who will help you as you take the next steps towards achieving your goals.

Most art and design materials and equipment are provided, however, students are expected to purchase a Starter Kit at the beginning of the year. More information will be provided prior to enrolment. There will also be trips and visits throughout the course which will incur some costs.

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The course has no exams. You receive guidance and feedback on your day-to-day project work, with your final project evidence being submitted for assessment by the deadline date. Your evidence is assessed across five criteria: Informing Ideas, Problem Solving, Technical Skills, Professional Practice and Communication.