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Free Graphic Design Foundation Degree in Durham – New College Durham

CostFREE
Duration2 years
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
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About this course

Free Graphic Design Foundation Degree in Durham. Classes run at New College Durham, daytime over two years.

The course builds your creative skills from concept through to finished work. You'll explore typography, branding, editorial design, packaging, photography, and more. The flexible curriculum lets you shape your studies around your strengths and interests. You'll build a personal portfolio that shows employers what you can do.

You'll finish with a Foundation Degree in Graphic Design.

Who this course is for

Course may be subject to change.

Our Foundation Degree in Graphic Design will nurture creativity and support concept development to a level where you can seek employment, engage in self-employment, or undertake further study.

The freedom of the flexible curriculum allows you to explore your creative potential and direct your study to achieve the skills of industry and create a unique personal portfolio to help you to enter the workplace.

Through ongoing professional development, the programme will build your confidence as you develop and evaluate an individual programme of study. You will learn to balance time and resources and identify opportunities which will be important skills for your chosen career.

Our graphic design team are professionals in typography, letterpress printing, editorial design, branding, package design, exhibition design, product design, photography, art direction, and interior design.

Entry requirements

Please refer to College website.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop concepts from initial idea through to finished design work.
  • You'll practise typography and letterpress printing techniques.
  • You'll explore branding, editorial design, and package design.
  • You'll work with photography and art direction.
  • You'll build a personal portfolio of professional-quality work.
  • You'll learn to manage your time and resources effectively.
  • You'll evaluate your own progress and direct your own programme of study.

How you will learn

You'll learn through studio-based classes at New College Durham, with a flexible curriculum that lets you direct your own study. Assessment is through ongoing project work and portfolio development. You'll receive professional feedback as you build and refine your body of work throughout the two years.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. New College Durham will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Graphic designer, creates visual content for brands and publications.
  • Brand designer, develops logos and identity systems for organisations.
  • Editorial designer, lays out magazines, books, and digital publications.
  • Packaging designer, designs product packaging for retail and commercial clients.
  • Art director, leads the visual direction of campaigns and projects.
  • Freelance designer, works independently across a range of design briefs.

What you could study next

  • BA (Hons) Graphic Design, a full honours degree for those wanting to specialise further and strengthen career prospects.
  • BA (Hons) Illustration, for designers drawn toward image-making and narrative work.
  • MA Graphic Design or MA Communication Design, postgraduate study for those aiming at senior creative or academic roles.
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