
GRAPHIC DESIGN FOR BEGINNERS
Diploma Course Level 1
The aim of this course is to provide our students with the basics of graphic design, master the basic skills to get them started and to help them to progress onto a Graphic Design related Diploma Course or other course areas.
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. You will be presented with Projects and Assignments in each module in which you will be assessed, plus a final exam which is carried through our online campus.
The choice is really up to you if you would prefer to complete your course in 6 months or less. It will depend on how much time you have available to study each week and work with your course tutor. Each module is designed to be completed in one month but some students prefer the flexible option to allow for holidays and other unforseen events in their lives.
- The full cost of this course is £550 in total with no extra cost
- 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 a NUS Totum Professional Student Card for discounts etc
- Full Career Guidance

What you will learn
This is a beginners level course and will take you through the basics of Graphic Design. This is a great way to start if you have no prior knowledge of graphic design and want to start at the beginning.
Below are the 6 modules involved in this course:
MODULE ONE: Design Basics
MODULE TWO: Elements
MODULE THREE: Colour
MODULE FOUR: Pre-Press
MODULE FIVE: Production
MODULE SIX: Finishing
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 onto our courses. Just follow the steps on our ‘ENROL’ page to find out how by clicking on this button.
Course Guidance
If you are not sure which course or level is best for you, then please click on this button to contact us so we can help guide you.
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START DATE: Start Anytime
DURATION: 6-12 months (flexible)
COURSE FEE: £550
Once your course application has been accepted, we will contact you to let you know and then give you instruction on how to make your full course payment which you will need to pay before enrolment can be completed.
AILEEN BENNIE - Falkirk, Scotland
ROB REDFORD - Spalding, England
STUDENTS STORIES
Have a look at our Students page and read some of the journies a selection of our student 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.
SCHOOL OF GRAPHIC DESIGN COURSES
COMPLETE COURSES LIST SEPTEMBER 2021 - OCTOBER 2022
SCHOOL OF GRAPHIC DESIGN
Graphic Design for Beginners Level 1
Graphic Design Level 2
Advanced Graphic Design Level 3
SCHOOL OF TEXTILE DESIGN
Textile Design for Beginners Level 1
Textile Design Level 2
SPECIALIST DESIGN COURSES
Advertising Design Level 4
Brand & Corporate ID Design Level 4
Packaging Design Level 4
Visual Communication Level 4
Website Design Level 4
Digital Illustration Level 4
PROFESSIONAL + BUSINESS COURSES
Creative Thinking & Process Techniques PL5
Creative Team Building PL5
SHORT COURSES + WORKSHOPS
Introduction to Graphic Design Short Course
Logo Design Short Course
Creative Thinking Short Course
Become a Freelancer Short Course
Digital Illustration for Beginners Short Course