Graphic Communication
Newcastle College University CentreGraphic Communication FdA is an undergraduate degree at Newcastle College University Centre, based in Newcastle upon Tyne, taught full-time over 2 years. Typical A-level entry is CC.
A-Level Entry
CC
Typical offer · UCAS
UCAS Points
64 points
Typical offer · UCAS
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
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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
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ