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Graphic Design & Digital Arts

Overview

Develop your creativity, technical skills and visual communication expertise on our Graphic Design & Visual Communication course. Designed for students passionate about exploring ideas through design, this course introduces you to the processes behind creating engaging visual content for real-world audiences. You will work on a range of creative projects, responding to commercial briefs and developing skills across graphic design, typography, illustration, motion graphics, concept development and digital design.

Throughout the course, you will build a diverse portfolio that showcases your creative journey, design thinking and practical skills. You will gain experience using industry-standard software and technologies, while also exploring traditional approaches such as drawing, photography, printmaking and mixed media. With support from experienced tutors, specialist facilities and industry connections, you will be prepared for progression into higher education, apprenticeships or careers within the creative industries, including graphic design, digital design, illustration and motion graphics.

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Graphic Design & Digital Arts FAQs


You will explore a wide range of creative disciplines, including graphic design, branding, typography, illustration, digital design, motion graphics and visual communication. The course combines practical projects with research and idea development, helping you understand how designers create effective visual solutions for different audiences.


No previous professional design experience is required. The course is suitable for students who are passionate about creativity and want to develop their skills. You will have opportunities to experiment with different materials, techniques and digital tools while building your confidence and portfolio.


You will work with industry-standard creative tools and have access to specialist facilities, including Apple Mac computers and Adobe Creative Cloud software. You will learn digital design processes alongside hands-on creative techniques to develop a broad skill set.


The course can help prepare you for careers across the creative and digital industries, including roles such as graphic designer, digital designer, illustrator, advertising creative, concept artist and motion graphics developer. You can also progress to university-level study, apprenticeships or employment within the creative sector.

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Apple Mac Suite

Apple Mac Suite

Students benefit from access to a dedicated Apple Mac suite equipped with the latest Adobe Creative Cloud software, providing an industry-standard environment for digital design. The course also makes use of specialist creative spaces for illustration, photography and printmaking, allowing learners to develop both traditional and digital design skills while building a professional portfolio.

Student Stories

Your Future Starts Here

Explore the gallery below to see our Graphic Design students creating, experimenting and developing their skills through engaging projects and industry-focused experiences. Discover how our course supports students in building creative confidence, mastering design techniques and developing the technical expertise needed for the creative industries. From exploring typography and visual communication to producing digital designs, branding concepts and professional portfolios, see how our course prepares you for exciting opportunities in Graphic Design and Visual Communication.

Trips & Guest Speakers

Our Graphic Design students take part in creative projects, industry-focused briefs and practical design experiences that develop their technical skills, creativity and professional confidence. Through hands-on workshops, demonstrations and guidance from experienced designers, they explore current design techniques, software, processes and approaches used within the creative industries. From live briefs and collaborative projects to portfolio development and industry opportunities, every experience helps prepare students for a successful future in Graphic Design and Visual Communication.

Employer Partnerships

"As an alumni of East Coast College, with over 30 years' experience both in commercial design and education, it has been a pleasure to teach 3D modelling and rendering using Blender to Digital Design students. This progressive course gives learners the creative tools and techniques needed to succeed in the creative industries and combined with excellent mentoring and support, learners can expect to enter the workplace with confidence. If I were starting out on my own learning journey again, this is the course I would be on."


Shaun Moulding, 3D Generalist and Graphic Design