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Diploma of Graphic Communication and Traditional Arts

Cardiff and Vale College

  • Cardiff, United Kingdom
  • 1 year
  • English
  • On campus
  • Diploma

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Cardiff and Vale College campus

About the program

A Level 3 graphic communication diploma building design skills and a portfolio.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: no
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (0): no
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop foundational knowledge in Graphic Communication and Traditional Arts. Apply skills related to Foundational skills in colour theory
  • typography and composition
  • software proficiency in Photoshop. Interpret relevant evidence and communicate findings within the discipline.

Career outcomes

  • Higher education (CAVC Foundation Degree in Graphic Design)
  • Work placements in graphic design
  • Animation
  • Illustration
  • Typeface design
  • Packaging
  • Magazine layout and print

Curriculum

  • Foundational skills in colour theory
  • typography and composition
  • software proficiency in Photoshop
  • Illustrator and InDesign
  • real-world projects from branding and logos to digital illustration and marketing materials
  • design trends
  • peer critique and career development
  • using a Mac suite and large-scale print facilities. 18 hours a week and a 65 GBP studio fee.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • You’ll need: 5 GCSEs at grades A*–C
  • Or a relevant Level 2 Diploma in Graphic Design with a Pass or higher Grade C or above in GCSE English or Welsh
  • Or a Pass in Essential Skills Level 2 Communication Or a Grade C or above in GCSE Maths
  • Or a Pass in Essential Skills Level 2 Numeracy

Accepted academic background

5 GCSEs at grade A*-C or Level 2 Diploma (Pass/Merit), GCSE English/Welsh and Maths grade C or Essential Skills Level 2

Language tests

  • IELTS Academic 5.5

Documents you’ll need

  • Completed Application
  • Official Academic Transcripts
  • Passport or Identity Document
  • Secondary School Completion Evidence

How to apply

  1. Review the Graphic Communication and Traditional Arts admission requirements and the current intake deadline. Complete the application through the university application portal. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of previous qualifications. Provide English language test results if required. Submit the supporting documents requested by admissions. Confirm the applicable application fee before submitting the application. Review any admission offer and complete the required acceptance steps. Prepare the appropriate student immigration application if necessary.

Other costs

Tuition per year£9,465 GBP
Application fee£35 GBP
Deposit£3,000 GBP

Program details

CampusCity Centre Campus
Faculty or schoolAcademic Unit Not Confirmed
DepartmentAcademic Unit Not Confirmed
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value120
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay0
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Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    18 Jun 2027

    216 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1 year.