Graphic Communication

Newcastle College University Centre
Undergraduate FdA Full-time 2 Years ArtFashion, textiles, and jewelleryGraphic designProduct design

A-Level Entry

CC

UCAS Points

64 points

About this course

Explore emerging trends and technologies on this graphic communication degree, which will help you build a solid foundation in graphic design, advertising and web and app design. Learn traditional design values, specialist technical skills and develop your creative excellence by responding to real client briefs with imaginative solutions. In your second year, choose where your passions lie and develop your personal style while creating a specialist portfolio of work. If you are innovative, love to take creative risks and throw yourself into every aspect of design, this could the degree for you. Similar to a design agency, you will respond to industry-linked projects and live briefs to gain valuable experience of working in the visual communication industry. You will visit agencies to experience day briefs, take part in portfolio surgeries and attend guest lectures. On successful completion of this course you can progress onto the BA (Hons) Graphic Communications (Top-Up) degree at Newcastle College University Centre. Alternatively, you could start working in the creative design and communications industry as a graphic designer, advertising creative, web or app designer.

Entry Requirements

A-Level Grades CC
UCAS Tariff Points 64 points
Scottish Advanced Higher CC
BTEC MPP

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

2141 Web design professionals
2142 Graphic and multimedia designers
3422 Clothing, fashion and accessories designers
3421 Interior designers
3411 Artists
3429 Design occupations

Course Details

Qualification
Foundation Degree in Arts - FdA
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
2 Years
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Newcastle upon Tyne
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Art, Fashion, textiles, and jewellery, Graphic design, Product design