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Graphic Design BA Hons
Do you have aspirations to make a positive difference to the way the world is viewed? Would you enjoy the challenge of working with different media platforms, on a diverse range of branding and promotional
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What you will need to do
Apply by 31 Jan
What you won’t need to do
Audition for a Place
Attend an interview
Submit a portfolio
Pass an entry test
Points of entry for Graphic Design BA Hons
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Entry requirements for Creative Arts and Design and Design Studies at DN Colleges Group
Entry requirements are the formal requirements students need to meet to be considered for a place on a university course. But, each year many universities accept students with lower grades. The bar chart below shows the actual UCAS tariff points of students currently on this course.
80
Required subjects for Graphic Design BA Hons at DN Colleges Group
Entry requirements would usually be one of the following:
80 UCAS Tariff Points - from at least 2 GCE A Levels or BTEC National qualifications or a Foundation Diploma
Access to HE Diploma in an art related programme with at least 45 credits at Level 3
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
We welcome applications from people of any age who might not meet the standard entry criteria, but we would expect to see evidence of continuing academic and/or professional development and a capacity to pursue the course successfully. As part of the application process, you must submit a digital portfolio of art and design-related work to demonstrate your ability and suitability for the course.
Portfolio requirements
We accept both physical and digital PDF portfolios, and portfolio websites. However, we are seeing fewer students present their work in physical portfolios, as digital versions can be more easily updated, and with the integration of more contemporary technology they can also include examples of website design, motion graphics, animation, and video work.
Once we have received your application, we will ask to see evidence of art and design work (ideally submitted as an A3 landscape PDF portfolio). This allows us to review and discuss your work before a formal interview. We will have your work on a screen, but if you wish, you can also show a physical portfolio to discuss your work further.
When considering which projects to show at your interview, we recommend selecting between 5-10 well-presented creative projects, and evidence of 2-3 essays/reports (to assess your written communication skills).
Include your strongest project at the start of your portfolio, with another in the middle, and one at the end.
Your creative projects should provide evidence of your methodical ongoing process - from research to the development of ideas and concepts, and realisation of completed outcomes. We are looking for inventiveness and depth of thought.
We will need to see evidence of initial sketches and digital development. This should be supported by ongoing evaluative notes that explain your decision-making process.
We will assess how your work has applied colour, type and layout, illustration, and/or photography.
Ensure that each project is clearly labelled with a heading and include a short description (around 100 words) that explains project requirements, as well as an overview of your resulting creative strategy.
We want to gain a good idea of your computer software skills, although this is covered as part of the first year, to ensure all students have the necessary skills to complete their work.
If you have any questions about our portfolio requirements or the interview process, please feel free to contact the course team // simon.gomes@don.ac.uk or francisco.casaroti@don.ac.uk
UCAS points for current students on Creative Arts and Design and Design Studies at DN Colleges Group
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80 UCAS Tariff points
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