Higher National Diploma in Graphics

A hands-on graphics course developed for those who want to break into the graphic design industry. Through a series of challenging projects, you will develop high level skills across all kinds of graphic products including advertisements, title sequences, magazines and music videos, using traditional, professional and experimental processes. This is balanced with learning about the workplace and developing underpinning critical graphic awareness. Five Reasons to Study this Course at Chichester 1. Professional level of standards with real projects for real clients. 2. Very good levels of support from lecturers. 3. Opportunities for networking with lots of companies. 4. One of the only courses allowing you to specialise in the second year. 5. An incredibly cheap way of doing HE. What will I Study? You will learn the practical and theoretical aspects of all areas of graphic design. Some of the units include: page layout, typographic design, moving image, contextual Studies, research techniques, music video production, professional practice, post-production, marketing, networking, design methods, ideas generation, advanced digital practice, animation, motion graphics, photography and lighting. Second year allows specialisation in a specific area depending on your career intentions. How will I be Taught? All of the projects throughout the course have been designed in partnership with businesses and professionals in order to give the most realistic possible experience. You will learn how to work with clients creating professional and functional products, from client questionnaire through to pitch and delivery. You will develop team focused skills and learn through practical workshops, seminars, case studies, guest speakers, visits work experience and mentoring from professionals and tutors. How will I be Assessed? Assessment is through portfolio based course work and work experience. You will be able to select a method of recording creative development to suit your needs, usually in the form of digital or traditional sketchbook. Some outcomes may be assessed through professional pitch. What our students say? Teryn Joshua, a student at Chichester says: "The best part of studying HE at Chichester College is the support available from lecturers who are extremely supportive and there when needed. We developed professional and creative skills."