This year-long course provides an ideal foundation for those who wish to progress to either HNC/D Graphic Design or HND Illustration.
Creative ideas are at the heart of our Foundation in Graphic Design and Illustration course.
Through sketchbook development, and following the design process on a variety of briefs, you will gain an introduction to the practices of Graphic Design and Illustration.
What will I Learn?
During the graphic design foundation course, you will cover units involving the study of typography, children’s book illustration, digital imaging, packaging, illustration, magazine design, photography and screen printing.
This year-long course provides an ideal foundation for those who wish to progress to either HNC/D Graphic Design or HND Illustration.
If you are interested in studying an art-based subject, our Foundation in Graphic Design and Illustration course could be the perfect choice.?
Course Content:?
Sketchbook development as a fundamental tool for creative thinking, which we consider essential for successful progression onto HND-level study.
This course will give you the ability to visually articulate your designs and illustrations: this is the foundation of visual communication and progression to further study and career aspirations.
Entry requirements (minimum)
Route One:
Route Two:
Where there are no formal entry qualifications, you will be required to present examples of your own creative work as part of the interview process.
A personal statement is mandatory to support a successful application/interview for route 2 applicants.
Entry Requirement Equivalency Table
If you do not meet the entry criteria for your chosen course, you may be offered an alternative course in the same subject area.
Employer and Industry Links
You will become familiar with the basics of Graphic Design and Illustration and the application of appropriate software and terminology by the end of this course, essential skills for progression in industry.
Jobs and Further Study
Successful Foundation in Graphic Design and Illustration - Level 6 students can progress to:
Making an Application
For courses starting in August, you can make up to two applications.Applications are made to a course and a first choice of campus.
If the course is oversubscribed at your first choice you will be automatically considered for alternative sites and may be made an offer without a further application.
Glasgow Clyde College is one of the largest Further Education providers in Scotland with over 500 full-time and part-time courses to choose from, and is a multi-site college with campuses in Anniesland College, Cardonald College and Langside College.
We offer an amazing breadth of courses to prepare you for the future, whether that is going on to further study or the workplace. We have excellent links with employers to provide industry experience during your time with us and our partnerships with universities will help you to progress to study at degree level.
Whatever your ambitions we will provide you with the qualifications and life skills to prepare you for your future career.
We are a people-centred community and an unrivalled student experience and sense of belonging is at the heart of everything we do.
Key facts
88% of our further education students went on to positive destinations (4% above the sector).
97% of our higher educations students went on to positive destinations (2% above the sector).
97% of our students progressed to further study or employment.
90% of our students believe the way they are taught helps them learn.
93% of our students are satisfied with their college experience (highest in Glasgow).
93% of our students have developed skills for the workplace.
94% of our students feel a sense of belonging at Glasgow clyde College.
£10m has been invested in funding and bursaries to support our students.
Our satisfaction rates are consistently some of the highest for colleges in Scotland.
Our HN courses have articulation routes with all Scottish Higher Education institutions.
Whether you are a new user or have been using Illustrator for years, this course will vastly increase your understanding of Illustrator.
You are already familiar with Illustrators basic drawing and painting tools. You now want to create complex artwork using advanced tools, options, and effects. In addition, you want to ensure that your artwork is ready for commercial printing and also save it for the Web.
This one-day instructor-led course aims to provide a solid working knowledge of the basics of Adobe Illustrator. After training, you will understand how to use the program’s interface and essential tools to produce professional graphics and work with objects and layers.
On the courses we have available in this sector you’ll be learning about logo design and branding, advertising, magazine design and construction, merchandising design for product / music / TV / film, website and app design, moving graphics and lots more.
The Adobe Illustrator instructional classes are implied for visual craftsmen, planners, picture controllers, and editors, and it will show you how to utilize Adobe Illustrator for the making of a wide scope of design.
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