Entry Requirements
4 GCSEs at 4-9 (C-A*) including English
Duration
Two Years
Qualification
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma
Explore the foundations of graphic design, emphasising the importance of effective visual communication.
Learn how to convey messages through art, both in traditional mediums and in digital formats, and be introduced to the various artistic tools, techniques and software used in the field.
Gain a diverse range of skills, including communication through art, infographic creation, motion graphics, interactive media, illustration, and digital art.
Learn essential photography concepts such as planning, camera techniques, composition, lighting, and post-processing/editing.
Refine your skills and extend your professional experience, while getting support to make decisions around your best next steps, including guidance through the university application process and development of your working style.
Specialise, and create materials including a portfolio that reflect you as a creative.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
At least four GCSEs at grades 4-9, or C-A* including English (other grades will be considered on a case by case basis).
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Our bespoke professional development programme aims to empower you to take your next steps into your future career. We achieve this by providing you with a three phase programme of lessons, projects and experiences designed to give you as much exposure to industry as possible.
MATHS AND ENGLISH
If you are 16-18 and don’t already have GCSE Grades 4 or above in mathematics and/or English Literature or Language, it will be compulsory for you to do a GCSE level maths and/or English course alongside your studies with us. Learn more here.
CAREERS AND PROGRESSION
With all the transferable skills you’ll learn on this course, the world really is your oyster. You can head off to University, study a Level 4/5 course or go straight into the world of work.
Typical career paths include:
Graphic Designer
Web Designer
Digital Marketing Designer
Advertising Designer
Motion Graphic Designer
Art Director
Digital illustrator
Graphics Editor
Creative Director
Art Administrator
Social Media Marketing and Content Creation
User Experience (UX) Designer
STUDENT BENEFITS
A range of student-friendly offers are available in partnership with WEX. These vary by store so check in with your local branch to see what support they can provide you as an ACC learner.
APPRENTICESHIP PROGRESSION ROUTES
Length: 12 months plus EPA
Progression routes: Social Media Manager, Photographer, Videographer, Graphic Designer – learn more
Progression routes: Digital Marketing Assistant, Digital Marketing Executive, Digital Marketing Coordinator, Social Media Executive, Content Coordinator, Email Marketing Assistant, SEO Executive – learn more
Partners
Condense
Creative UK
Latitude
Renderman
Royal Albert Hall
UK Music
