Graphic Design

NPA Graphic Design SCQF 6 - City of Glasgow College (S5 & S6 Only)

Course Outline

Graphic Design combines Art, Communication and Technology.  Through this introductory course you will explore Graphic Design across a series of practical and creative projects.  The emphasis will be experimentation and creativity, introducing you to working with images and letter forms in a fun and engaging way.  

You will follow several design briefs covering subjects including: researching styles and trends, exploration of different ideas and media, branding through logos, advertising, layout and typography.  As well as working in your sketchbook, you’ll be creating work on Adobe software, specifically Photoshop and Illustrator. 

Entry Level

This course would suit imaginative and creative students who hold National 5 English and Art & Design, or other relevant national qualifications at SCQF Level 5.    

To access this course in Glasgow you must be prepared to travel and have confidence using public transport.

Progression

At the end of the course you will have built a small folio of highly creative graphic design work and may apply for full-time study at either NQ or HN level.  This folio might also support applicants applying to art school or University.    

With further qualifications in Graphic Design, you’ll have multiple of options open to you.  You could work as a Design Assistant, Photo Editor or Graphic Designer in innovative and evolving industries like Branding, Design, Publishing, Advertising & Marketing, social media or Web Design.      

Location - City of Glasgow City Campus