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Graphic Communication
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  • Course summary and entry requirements

    Course duration Help

    Full-time: 2 years

    Part-time: 4 years

    UCAS code W215

    About the course

    Graphic Communication offers a comprehensive range of practical design modules delivered by leading graphic design practitioners. Based at Sussex Coast College Hastings you can choose to specialise in print or web in year 2. Students have recently won numerous international design awards with projects for Toni & Guy, Kenzo, Howies, Brylcream, Tetley Tea, D&AD, Buckingham Palace, Grazia magazine and Channel 4's Skins.

    Typical entry requirements Help

    The entry requirements listed here are for students starting their course in 2013. Individual offers may vary

    UCAS tariff:
    120 points, from a minimum of one 6-unit qualification in G/VCE Art and Design or BTEC National Awards in Art and Design. Level 3 Key Skills and General Studies excluded.

    International Baccalaureate:
    individual assessment.

    QAA-approved access course:
    acceptable; subject-specific units.

    GCSE (minimum grade C):
    at least three subjects including English language and mathematics or a science.

    For non-native speakers of English:
    IELTS 6.0 overall, 6.0 in writing.

    Other:
    Art ad Design foundation diploma. Intervew and portfolio review. Accredited prior learning. Accredited prior experience.

  • Course content

    Course structure

    Challenging and intensive, this course also allows you to undertake additional work to support your studies. Professional practice is a key feature of the course with all students taking work experience in year 2. Placements usually take place in Hastings, Brighton or London but have also taken place overseas in New York and Japan.

    You will also benefit from the college's membership with Design & Art Direction (D&AD), our close links with the Young Creative Network (YCN) and connections with professional design consultancies in Hastings, Brighton and London.

    Areas of study

    You will cover a broad introduction to graphic communication in year 1 of the course with modules such as Ideas Generation, Typography, Design for Web and Communicating with Images (which includes illustration), Cultural and Critical Studies and an exciting range of related workshops. Year 2 offers the opportunity to develop individual specialisms, participate in design competitions and develop business awareness and work-related skills through projects and work experience. You will be encouraged throughout both years to develop outcomes that demonstrate your appreciation and skills using both traditional/paper-based and computer-orientated methodology and mediums.

    Syllabus

    Year 1
    Personal/Professional Development
    Ideas Generation and Development
    2D Graphic Communication
    Typography and Letterform
    Web Design
    Communicating with Images
    Cultural and Critical Studies

    Year 2
    Professional Practice
    2D and 3D Graphic Communication
    Web-based pathway - Design for Web, and Interactive Design
    Print-based pathway - Design for Print, and Packaging and Surface Design
    Cultural and Critical Studies
    Presentation project

    You can view the programme specification for this course as a PDF file by clicking on the link below:

    Programme Specification

  • Fees and costs

    The fees listed here are for full-time courses beginning in the academic year 2012-13. Further tuition fees are payable for each subsequent year of study and may be subject to small increases, in line with inflation.

    The tuition fee you have to pay depends on a number of factors including the kind of course you take, and whether you study full- or part-time. If you are studying part-time you will normally be charged on a pro rata basis depending on the number of modules you take.

    What's included in the fee?

    When costs such as health or criminal record checks, field trips or use of specialist materials are incurred as a mandatory requirement of the course they are included in your tuition fee.

    You may incur additional costs depending on the optional modules or activities you choose. The cost of optional activities is not included in your tuition fee and you will need to meet this cost in addition to your fees. Before you apply please check with the school that provides your course using the contact details on the left of this page for advice about what is included and what optional costs you could face so you can budget accordingly.

    Our website www.brighton.ac.uk/money provides advice about funding and scholarships as well as further information about fees and advice on international and island fee paying status.

    FdA Graphic Communication  [S2FS004]
    UK/EU (Full Time)For advice on fees for this course please contact fees@brighton.ac.uk, +44/0 1273 642449.
    Island Students (Full Time)For advice on fees for this course please contact fees@brighton.ac.uk, +44/0 1273 642449.
    International (Full Time)For advice on fees for this course please contact fees@brighton.ac.uk, +44/0 1273 642449.

  • Location

    Location Help Sussex Coast College Hastings

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  • Career opportunities

    Graduates usually either progress to employment in graphic design consultancies or opt to undertake an additional year to gain an honours degree. This additional year, offered at Sussex Coast College Hastings, is subject to interview.

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  • More...

    This course is indirectly funded by the University of Brighton. This means that you will be taught at Sussex Coast College in Hastings and have access to all the facllities and support the college offers.

    You will also have access to student services and support offered by the University of Brighton, including: sports and learning facilities on all campuses; membership of student societies and sports teams; student advice services and financial support including income-related bursaries and university scholarships.

Application process
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01424 442222
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