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Graphic Design (Foundation Degree)
A skills-based course with strong commercial links to the creative industries, focusing on professional and practical skills development and design studio work.
For more information about this course please visit the Bath School of Art and Design website.
This two-year full-time course is taught at our FE partner college, Weston College. It aims to equip you with a relevant, thorough and up-to-date knowledge of the design industry.
The 'Design Studio' will be the central hub and ethos of the course, providing an introduction to the working studio culture and providing you with an insight into the day-today running of a commercial studio. You'll work on live projects, working to briefs set in collaboration with various industries, so that you gain a real understanding of commercial design.
Course Structure and Content
You will work on projects from concept stage through to implementation, developing skills both for print and digital disciplines. You'll become expert in the use of industry-standard software, working in state-of-the-art Graphic Design Studios and Digital Media Suites at Weston College's University Campus. Work-based learning is central to the course, allowing you to develop a portfolio of work and skills for your future career development. You will be allocated a mentor to support your work-based learning.
Teaching Methods and Resources
In each of the two years of the course you will study six modules, ranging from practical design skills in print and screen, to design in context, and business and enterprise skills. Throughout the course the emphasis will be on developing the skills necessary to work in the design and media industry. You'll be taught be enthusiastic lecturers who have extensive experience in the design industry.
Entry Requirements
Two subjects at A-Level with one in Art or a Design related subject.
BTEC National Diploma in Art and Design or other design-based subject.
Art Foundation course.