Interactive Visual Design (BTEC HND Year 2)

This course encompasses many different disciplines from print to motion graphics. Options through negotiated study in photography, typography, illustration, graphics and media. Students are encouraged to draw inspiration from all areas of art and design as well as bringing their own life experiences to develop an individual visual style. All students will work on live projects for external clients and get the chance to contribute to our award winning FEED magazine.

Course content

The course will cover 16 units and provides the opportunity to develop practical skills and in-depth understanding in the following areas:

• Animation/multimedia
• Drawing
• Corporate design
• Record industry design
• Historical, contextual and critical understanding
• Marketing and advertising media
• Typographical and editorial design
• Web design

Entry Requirements

A Level or National Diploma in an Art and Design related subject, or Diploma in Foundation Studies or appropriate industrial experience, applicants can be assessed on own merit and strength of portfolio at interview. Portfolio of work is essential and needs to demonstrate a broad range of skills including typography, drawing, photography, etc. No interview is required for this course. Applicants will be invited to enrol before the course is due to start.

Progression

Senior designer, design management or higher education.