Graphic Design Level 3 Extended Certificate (equivalent to 1 A Level)

Do you love everything graphic design, typography and illustration,? Are you looking to develop your digital skills and get to grips with the fundamentals of graphic design such as composition, type layout and image based work? Over the course of two years, you will explore all these aspects of graphic design and more. The regular application of these skills to real world scenarios will prepare you for apprenticeships, employment or university.

This course is available to study as an Extended Certificate (60-credit course, equivalent to 1 A Level)

In our dedicated studio you will be using the latest Adobe Creative Suite software on Apple iMacs with drawing tablets, scanners and a printer available to all students.

The course consists of three projects in the first year and three projects in the second year. Each project will differ in their graphic design context such as book cover design, magazine design, album art work, and branding and logo design. We are also very proud to be able to offer live projects set up with local companies which run alongside the course and offers you excellent real world experience; whether it’s creating brochures for medical professionals, artwork for Arbury Carnival or t-shirts for Strawberry Fair. We set up the course to be as practical course to get you on the right track to follow your vocation. During your second year you will be guided to create a personal portfolio for your application to university or apprenticeships. You will be supported by your tutor and progress coaches throughout this time of application.

Assessment on the course will be continuous, with grades given at the end of each project. The course is highly creative to help you to develop your visual art and design-based skills. You will be supported by your teacher throughout the two years and encouraged to create personal responses to each project.

Year 1 Modules

Using Digital Technology In Graphic Design

Planning, Researching and Developing ideas for a Specialist Art or Design brief

Branding and Corporate Design

Year 2 Modules

Art and Design In Context

Design For Advertising

Art and Design Illustration

100% Coursework

Exam Board: OCR

After Long Road, many students go on to study Graphic Design at University. Universities that our students have recently gone on to study at include:

Norwich University of the Arts

Anglia Ruskin University

Cambridge School of Art

Central St Martins

Camberwell

London College of Communication

Loughborough

Falmouth

Bournemouth.

Others have gone on to apprenticeships or work placement at Costello Medical and some students have stayed at Long Road to complete a Level 4 Foundation Art and Design Diploma before going on to complete their degree.