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Overview
This Intermediate Graphic Design course at Nottingham Trent University will introduce you to the journey graphic designers take when working in professional practice. You’ll work through the design process of a project from concept to completion, learning the importance of each design stage along the way.
Whether you’re designing for yourself, a client, or an employer, you’ll learn how to create work that’s both visually stunning and strategically effective. With expert-led tutorials and a collaborative studio environment, you’ll refine your creative process, develop a strong visual narrative, and gain the confidence to produce portfolio-worthy designs.
You’ll work on projects and exercises that simulate real-world design scenarios and learn how to think conceptually and practically, always considering the client and their brief.
Careers and employability
Graphic design is a fast-growing industry with endless opportunities. This course will help you build a portfolio and gain the practical skills needed to attract clients, secure job opportunities, or take your existing career to the next level.
Past students have gone on to work in graphic design, branding and identity, editorial design, marketing and art direction.
Programme Structure
You'll work on practical projects and gain insights into:- professional branding and identity design
- cohesive brand assets that resonate with target audiences
- typography and layout for print and digital
- font selection, grid systems, whitespace, and hierarchy for stunning compositions
- colour theory and print production
- print-ready designs, exploring CMYK, Pantone, and finishes like foil stamping
- building a portfolio that gets noticed
- create standout work and learn how to present it professionally to clients and employers
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 1 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Nottingham, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Graphic Design View 70 other Short Courses in Graphic Design in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Level: Intermediate
- Entry requirement: You should have completed a beginners graphic design course at NTU or elsewhere, or have some professional experience.
- Experience with Adobe is essential; you should have a basic understanding of tools and within InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop.
- You must be over the age of 18 in order to attend this course.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents310 GBP / full≈ 310 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents310 GBP / full≈ 310 GBP / full
Living costs
Nottingham
United Kingdom
583 - 978 GBP / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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