advanced graphic design course

ADVANCED GRAPHIC DESIGN

ADVANCED DIPLOMA LEVEL 3

 

Here’s your opportunity to achieve that passion you have to become a Unique and Creative Graphic Designer. You have all the basic skills in Graphic Design but want to be able to take your skills and knowledge to the next level. Well, this is your chance to not only extend your skills but to become a unique graphic designer to make you stand out in this overcrowded industry.

 

START DATE: Start Anytime of the Year

DURATION: 6-12 Months

COURSE FEE: £600

(monthly instalments available – go to the ‘How to Enrol‘ page for more information)

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WHAT TO EXPECT

From day one of this course, you will hit the ground running, and ignite the inspiration in your thinking and creative ideas. Don’t forget, it is not all about the qualification, it is about the most important attributes, portfolio, your ability to demonstrate your skills and your ability to do the work – creatively and professionally

COURSE STRUCTURE

There are 6 modules in this course to be completed. Each module has been designed as progressive steps so that you are learning by doing. They have each been designed to be completed in one to two months depending on the time you have available to study each week. The course can be flexible or completed in a fixed time, but many prefer the flexible option to accommodate their employment or other commitments.

You will be presented with Projects and Assignments in each module in which you will be assessed, plus a final exam which is carried out online through our online campus.

You will be given an assessment at the start of this course to establish your abilities and skill levels.

 

  • The full cost of this course is £600 with no extra costs
  • 25% off your next course for as long as you are studying with us
  • You will be given your own professional one-to-one tutor/design coach
  • Learn by doing and build a creative portfolio
  • You will receive on successful completion a recognised diploma certificate for this level
  • Become part of our creative community
  • All study material will be made available to you on our online campus
  • Your course can be either flexible or a fixed time
  • Customise your studies around your work or other commitments
  • Apply for an NUS Totum Professional Student Card for discounts etc
  • Full Career Guidance
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WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

Everything you need to succeed as a Graphic Designer is included in this Level 3 Advanced course. 

You will learn to be a confident and creative designer and obtain many skills you thought you had already acquired.

It is amazing how many graphic designers out there feel that there is something missing when it comes to the skills they have just now. They feel that they want to expand their knowledge and tools so that they can be different and more unique from other designers. This is what this course is all about!

This course will help you to utilise the tools you already have and add even more. Everything from designing for print, to digital, UX design and the foundation for website design is covered in this course. You will carry out live projects which will go towards the development of your unique portfolio.

All of the modules below will come with full support and demonstrations from your own professional course tutor/design coach. Each step of the way you will learn new techniques and build on all of your strong and weak areas. 

Take a look at the basic information included in the modules below. But if you would like further guidance, please contact us and we will help guide you through your choices.

MODULE ONE: History of Graphic Design & its Influences
The best way to be able to develop your graphic design of the future is by understanding graphic design in the past. Module one will cover the history of this subject area so that you fully understand how it started and has developed over the years.
MODULE TWO: The Creative Design Process – Level 3
This is the most important module of this course. Developing and using an effective creative process is valuable to your career as a Graphic Designer, plus mould you into coming up with unique and effective designs.
MODULE THREE: Typography, Colour & Images
Being creative with typography and colour will extend the visual effectiveness and uniqueness of your designs. Here we will work with you to develop a complete understanding and use of these attributes by carrying out a number of exciting projects.
MODULE FOUR: Design for Print
Getting it right when printing is not only essential but also valuable to the finished results. In this module, we will look at a variety of techniques and rules which will extend your skills and tools.
MODULE FIVE: Common Design Jobs
Putting into practice what you have learnt and covered in the previous modules, you will now look at the common design jobs a graphic designer does. The subject areas we will cover in this module will be Advertising, Exhibitions, Printed Material, Packaging and Signage, plus other areas.
MODULE SIX: Digital Design & Image Creation
Extending on what you may already know, we will take your digital design and image design to another level. You will cover digital production and the creation and manipulation of image development.

There is a final exam for this course which is carried out online through our online campus

How to Enrol

It is so easy to apply and enrol on our courses. Just follow the steps on our 'HOW TO ENROL' page to find out how by clicking on this button.

HRISTO BENEV - Sofia, Bulgaria

“I thought I didn’t have anything left to learn, but boy was I wrong. I have gained massive experience in concept development, visual communication and presenting a fully developed advertisement for a product.”

SHARON LEE GIBSON - London, UK

“I initially signed up for two courses to take advantage of the generous discounts on offer. Firstly, I began with Advanced Graphic Design and never looked back. Managing to complete the course in eight months which involved an in depth study into the application and use of Graphic Design. The course focused on my personal development and each unit ended with a practical assignment, which helped in building up good creative work for my portfolio. I received constant advice and coaching from my personal tutor throughout the course.”

STUDENTS STORIES

Have a look at our 'Students' page and read some of the journies a selection of our students have taken with their course choices and career moves etc. We have also featured some of our former students to see how they are getting on after finishing their courses.

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