Level 3 in Graphic Design and Digital Arts

Hull College

Queen's Gardens, Wilberforce Drive, Hull, HU1 3DG

National Award (BTEC)

Level 3

Available start dates

Tuesday, 01 September 2026

Hull College

2 Year(s)

Full time

Daytime/working hours

Course Summary

The Graphic Media Design course is designed to equip you with essential creative, design, and technical skills across both traditional and new media, preparing you for a successful future within a wide range of creative industries. You’ll explore how ideas are developed, refined, and communicated visually, while gaining hands-on experience with industry-standard tools and processes.

Your learning is structured around professional, work-based units, supported by work experience and industry-set briefs. These projects reflect real-world creative practice and allow you to respond to client needs, manage deadlines, and develop professional workflows. Throughout the course, there is a strong focus on your individual ambitions and future goals, supporting you to build a distinctive personal portfolio that showcases your creative strengths.

You’ll explore a wide range of design disciplines, including animation, advertising, video and sound design, web and interactive media, print-based design, illustration and character design, branding, logo design, packaging, and product design. This breadth allows you to experiment, specialise, and develop a clear creative direction.

You’ll work in industry-standard design studios with access to Apple Mac computers, Adobe Creative software, and professional lens-based media equipment. Facilities include a film and green screen studio, video and sound editing software, and digital drawing and image-making tools. These resources provide everything you need to develop your technical skills, creative confidence, and professional portfolio, supporting progression to university, higher education, or a career in creative design and production.

Course Details

Course Highlights:

Industry-focused, practical design course
Work experience and live industry briefs
Development of a professional creative portfolio
Access to industry-standard studios and equipment
Strong preparation for higher education or creative careers

Course Units:

• Graphic design and visual communication

• Interactive and digital media

• Animation and moving image

• Advertising and branding

• Web and print-based media

• Illustration and character design

• Packaging and product design

• Video and sound design

How will it be delivered and assessed?

This is a full-time programme combining taught sessions, practical studio work, independent study, and work-based learning. Learning is project-led and focused on developing creative, technical, and professional skills.

Entry requirements

4 x GCSEs at grade 4(C) or above, including at least 3(D) in English

Your next steps...

On successful completion, you can progress to industry or higher education courses in graphic design, media, animation, or related creative subjects. The course also supports progression into creative roles within design, media production, branding, and digital content creation.

Additional information

https://www.hull-college.ac.uk/courses/detail/graphic-design/

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