CertHE Graphic Design and Digital Media in Blackpool

Who this course is for

The Certificate of Higher Education (Cert HE) in Graphic Design and Digital Media provides a practical route into the digital creative industries, including graphic design, digital media, and visual effects (VFX). Designed with industry input and employer feedback, this course helps you build the skills, knowledge and professional awareness needed for entry‑level roles or progression onto a full degree. The Cert HE forms Year 1 of a three‑year degree pathway, giving you a broad foundation before specialising. You'll develop a wide range of digital media and graphic design skills through hands‑on, project‑based learning that reflects real industry practice. The course focuses on: Digital design and production techniques; Creative concept development; Industry‑relevant workflows; Enterprise and professional skills for creative careers. This broad first year helps you explore your strengths and interests before choosing a specialist pathway. In Semester 2, you'll choose elective modules that allow you to specialise in one of two areas: Graphic Design and Content Creation; VFX and Media Technology. Specialist skills may include: Moving image creation; Media graphics and visual effects; Animation and motion capture; Digital and graphic content creation. Your chosen pathway prepares you to progress into entry‑level digital media and design roles or continue onto the Foundation Degree in your selected specialism in Years 2 and 3. By choosing Blackpool and The Fylde College, you'll study a course shaped by industry collaboration and employer expectations, within a supportive and professional learning environment. You'll benefit from: A broad, flexible first year with clear progression routes; Teaching informed by digital media and design industries.