This course is for pupils who are in their final years of
high school. This course is intended to be studied alongside your high school
subjects. Foundation Apprenticeship in Creative and Digital Media in
Graphic Design is your first step towards an exciting career in the design
industry.
You will study the principles of creative thinking, branding and logo
design, and use of Photoshop and In-Design to develop the skills and knowledge
needed to produce a variety of design outcomes for both print and online
platforms. You will develop vital industry skills within the School of Art and
Design studios and Mac Labs. This is a two-year course taught at Edinburgh College
Granton campus.
In year one you will attend College for around two afternoons a
week and complete a National Progression Award (NPA) in Creative and Digital
Media (SCQF Level 6). In year two you will spend around 10 hours a week at
Edinburgh College and at a work placement. Work placements may be paid and will
give you hands-on experience of working in a design agency to gain the
essential workplace skills for further employment or study. This course will
lead to further study of graphics or user experience at a higher level and a
potential career in the industry.
You will do an industry-related work placement
either within the industry or within a realistic working environment at
Edinburgh College.
English Proficiency Requirements
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How the course is assessed
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- You will be assessed through both practical and
written assignments
Progression And Articulation Routes
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- Gain direct employment at entry level in Graphic or User
Experience Design sector
- Gain accelerated entry onto a Modern Apprenticeship in the
Creative Sector
- Progress onto a Graduate Apprenticeship
- Progress to College - direct access to a variety of HND
courses in School of Art and Design for example HND Visual Communications:
Graphics or User Experience (depending on Portfolio)
- Progress to University – Dependant on other gained
qualifications and Portfolio
- Graphic Designer
- UX Designer
- Web/App Designer
- Approximately 2 afternoons per week on Tuesday and
Thursday, 1.30pm-4.00pm