Level 3 Technical Diploma in Art and Design (Graphic Design and Illustration)

This new two-year full time course is equivalent to 2 full A levels (120 Credits). It is aimed at those wanting to learn and to develop skills to pursue a career in the expanding digital industries in areas such as graphic design, illustration, character design, concept art, and other digital creative project areas.

P10526

Bangor

Full-Time

Further Education

Art & Design

Available Sessions

We have 1 sessions available for application on this course in Bangor.

Why Study This Course

This programme is ideal for someone who has recently left school and obtained their GCSEs,

In year one (Level 3 Introductory diploma) you will complete 6 units equivalent to 2 AS levels and in year two will complete a further 6 units to obtain the full Level 3 Technical Diploma.

You will learn a range of core skills in design & illustration ranging from drawing and traditional materials and how to develop these into a digital outcome for a client, developing your personal workflow and processes.

This course offers a hands-on approach, where project-based learning and real-world problems and challenges are explored. These are client based and updated regularly.

You will be developing your art and graphic design skills using a range of techniques and equipment within our modern and well-equipped graphic design, photography and art studios. The programme offers experience and training in industry standard software with a range of hardware and devices.

You will gain experience through assignments and tasks based on client work & gain inspiration from the visits to galleries and exhibitions. Working on commissions for internal and external clients is encouraged and the staff will help you develop the needed skillset.

The opportunity for exhibiting work in student shows throughout the year is built into the programme and selling your work through those shows or various student companies will give you confidence in pricing your work.

Course Overview

This two-year course is the equivalent to two A levels and leads on from GCSE and Level 2 courses. The programme typically runs for a minimum of 15 hours a week.

Year One establishes a broad art and design base from which the specialism of graphic design is developed.

Year Two focuses on further developing skills within a chosen skills pathway through internal assignments and live client commissions.

Pathways may include: Illustration, Communication design and Promotional Design.

You will also exhibit your work as part of the course alongside other courses within the creative department. You will work towards a Personal Development qualification and you will be involved in a range of activities designed to improve your employability.

You will need:

a minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade C or above to included Art, English and / or Mathematics or their Level 2 equivalents OR
a Level 2 Diploma in Art & Design with a Merit grade or higher

You must also have a portfolio of work displaying an interest and ability in Art and Design. Details of this will be confirmed in your email invitation at a later date.

You will also be asked to complete a short Summer Project.

You will be required to complete Essential Skills in Numeracy, Literacy and ICT if you do not have a GCSE grade C or above.

MODULES MAY INCLUDE:

Drawing, Painting and Illustration
Digital Image Creation
Typography and design for print
Corporate Identity and Branding
Digital Photography
Using Digital Technology in Graphic Design
Character design
Design for advertising
Moving Image Studies
Art and Design in Context
How Artists and Designers use 2D materials, processes and Techniques.
Motion Graphics
Digital Fine Art
Illustration

Many of our students progress to further study at a higher level. Some may apply for entry to the University of their choice but many choose to stay with us for the Foundation Diploma in Art & Design. Further study could lead to many career options such as advertising, illustration, animation, or graphic design.

Available Sessions

We have 1 sessions available for application on this course in Bangor.

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Available Sessions

Title	Campus	Start	Spaces	Apply or get more information
Level 3 Technical Diploma in Art and Design (Graphic Design and Illustration) Y10526BF1A-25/26-FT	Bangor	01/09/2025	19		More Info
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Terms & Conditions

Students will be required to comply with SERC's Terms & Conditions of study.

We strive to ensure the description of courses on SERC's website and in publications is accurate. However, for various reasons there may be occasions when the College may need to change arrangements or be unable to deliver classes due to circumstances such as reduced funding. If there are insufficient numbers applying for a course it may not be viable to deliver the class.

Courses are continually reviewed to take advantage of new teaching approaches and developments in research, industry and the professions. Please be aware that modules may change for your year of entry. The exact modules available and their order may vary depending on course updates, staff availability, timetabling and student demand. Please contact the course team for the most up to date module list.

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