Free Level 3 Art and Design Practice Course in Wakefield. Classes run at Wakefield College, full-time over two years.
Tuition is free if you are 16 to 18 years old. The course covers drawing, visual research, design processes, and specialist practice across areas such as graphic design, photography, and illustration. You build a portfolio of work alongside your studies.
You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Diploma in Art and Design Practice.
Graphic Design is an exciting and growing area in Art and Design. Graphic Designers use a wide range of creative Art and Design techniques to create dynamic and exciting designs that are used for posters, packaging, book covers, illustration, illustration, advertising, CD covers and the emerging world of motion Graphics. You will also be taught cutting edge, industry standard, Adobe design software, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and After Effects. You will be able to use the suite of computers alongside traditional Art and Design techniques, ideas and inspirations to produce personal and inspiring work that interests you. This can be used to create a portfolio of work to enable you to progress into the world of professional Graphic Design and Creative Industries.
The course is aimed at anybody who has a creative mind, wants to develop their design knowledge and skills and has a real passion and desire to work in the creative industries. You will gain self-confidence in your portfolio of work and a range of personal skills, such as, group work, application advice and interview techniques, this will equip you for applications and interviews at University, apprenticeship or employment.
Please Note: Work placement opportunities will be available at all levels.
The course will be delivered through a series of practical assignments and workshops, led by friendly, supportive and highly experienced staff. Whether your interest is illustration, character design, animation, graphics or motion graphics. You will have the opportunity to work in our specialist studios and IT suites, and use a variety of industry standard software, 2D and 3D media, equipment and tools.
You will use industry standard software and hardware to produce posters, business stationery, web sites, product packaging, magazine editorial, point of sale products, animation, motion graphics and corporate identity. You will also learn about the graphic design industry and contemporary art and design.
4 GCSEs at Grade 9-4, including English or Maths and a Grade 3 in either English or Maths. OR 4 GCSEs at Grade 9-4 including English or Maths and a Level 2 in either English or Maths. OR Successful completion of Level 2 at Merit Grade and GCSE English or Maths at Grade 4 and Level 2 English or Maths.
PLUS Satisfactory interview and a portfolio of work for all options above.
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