Working in Graphic Design

Working in Graphic Design is a practical, industry focused course designed for adult learners who want to develop creative, technical and professional skills for today's evolving design sector. Through hands on projects, real world briefs and guided use of industry standard tools, students build a solid understanding of visual communication while exploring a wide range of design pathways, including content creation, illustration, product design, merchandising, logo design, marketing, e commerce, branding, advertising, print, digital media, animation, visual storytelling and more.

By the end of the course, learners will have developed a confident design workflow and created a portfolio of high quality work.

What Students will gain *Enhanced Adobe Creative Suite skills across Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, Firefly, Adobe Express and other digital design platforms.

*A professionally tailored creative sector CV that highlights their strengths, technical abilities and experience.

*A personal freelancing website to promote their services and establish a credible online presence.

*A polished online portfolio suitable for job applications, freelance opportunities, specialist roles, employer recruitment, or progression into further study.

*Clear insight into creative career pathways, including digital content creation and freelance design, along with employer recruitment in full or part time roles and guidance on starting a small creative business, plus access to networking opportunities and alumni schemes for emerging designers.