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Graphic Design & Illustration

Equivalent to 3 A Levels, a total of 72-168 UCAS points, depending on grades achieved.

Welcome to the CREATIVE STUDIOS at North Kent College. We specialise in the education and training of young creatives, making dream careers become reality. Our outstanding team of studio leaders/lecturers have designed a wide range of exciting courses with the same objective: to make you employable within the creative industries.

The best way to predict the future, is to create it.

Are you interested in both digital and hand-rendered design methods and techniques for graphic design & illustration? This might just be the course for you. We specialise in a wide range of industry standard creative outcomes, training you to become a successful Graphic Designer and/or Illustrator. 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. You’ll be joining us in the brand-new, purpose-built studios with industry standard equipment including a screen-printing studio, the new M1 powered Apple Macs and access to the Adobe programmes - Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign & XD. We work closely with the industry meaning that we offer live client project briefs and opportunities for work experience. So, if this all sounds like a career you wish to pursue, apply today.

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Code

A8D111P

Level

Level 3

Mode

Full Time

Campus

Dartford

Duration

2 Years

Starting

8/09/2025

Ending

18/06/2027
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  • What qualification will I gain?

    UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Practice: Art, Design and Communication (Graphic Design & Illustration)

  • Entry Requirements

    Minimum of four GCSEs grade 4 - 9 including English and preferably maths and one creative subject. Or an equivalent Level 2 Qualification in Art and Design at merit or above. You will need a positive school report/recommendation/reference from your school/tutor.

    We also require a portfolio of work to be presented at interview. You will also be set an interview task when you apply to bring along to your interview.

  • What progression options will I have?

    Once you have completed the Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Practice you could progress onto a L4 Course, University, Employment or an Apprenticeship.

  • What costs are involved?

    Tuition Fees: 16-18 - free 19+ - £8550 Exam and Registration Fees (payable by all aged 19 and over): £240 This course may also attract additional costs, for example, kit, uniform or books, that all students will be required to pay. Please contact the College for further details.

  • How will I be assessed?

    Within the course, you will be given a range of projects to complete throughout the year which will prepare you for your final major project that is internally assessed and externally moderated by UAL. In Year 1, you will complete Unit 1 to Unit 3 In Year 2, you will complete Unit 4 to Unit 6 The overall grade for the qualification is based on Unit 6: Specialist Creative Outcome.

    All units will be graded against the Assessment Objectives set by UAL, with Unit 6 being graded either a Pass, Merit or Distinction.