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Graphic Design

Communicate Ideas Through Creative Visuals

Learn to design impactful visuals and digital experiences with expert instruction. Build a strong design portfolio through flexible, hands-on courses.

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ABOUT

Graphic Design

At the National Academy of Creative Arts

Graphic design is the craft of creating visual content to communicate messages and ideas. It involves combining typography, imagery, layout, and color to produce compelling designs for print, web, and multimedia platforms.

At the Institute of Creative Arts, our graphic design courses offer a comprehensive grounding in design principles, software tools, and creative thinking. Whether you're beginning your journey or upskilling for the industry, our programs are designed to support every stage of your development.

COURSES

Explore Our Graphic Design Courses

Our Graphic Design programs cater to all skill levels. Gain the knowledge and experience needed to excel in this creative field.

Certificate

Learn graphic design fundamentals through five practical briefs - typography, layout, colour, imagery and file prep - using industry-standard tools to create polished print and digital outcomes with expert tutor feedback.

Duration
3-6 months
Level
N/A
Optional work placement
Not available
Degree pathway course
Not available
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from £545
Diploma

Become a graphic designer through ten practical briefs - master branding, typography, layout, colour, imagery and production for print and digital, building a portfolio of client-ready work with expert feedback.

Duration
6-12 months
Level
N/A
Optional work placement
Not available
Degree pathway course
Not available
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from £875
MOST POPULAR COURSE
Professional Diploma

Start your graphic design business through fifteen practical briefs - advance brand identity, typography, layout and digital production, and master pricing, proposals, contracts, marketing and client workflow with expert tutor feedback.

Duration
9-18 months
Level
N/A
Optional work placement
Available
Degree pathway course
Not available
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from £1,425
Higher National Certificate

HNC in Graphic Design: build a professional foundation in visual communication - design thinking, typography, layout, colour, image-making, packaging and digital - through real briefs, industry tools and portfolio development.

Duration
9-18 months
Level
Level 4 on the RQF
Optional work placement
Available
Degree pathway course
Available
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from £2,095
Higher National Diploma

HND in Graphic Design: advance creative, technical and professional practice across typography, branding, layout, UI/UX, packaging and digital media through 34 real-world lessons - graduate with an industry-ready portfolio and clear professional direction.

Duration
18-36 months
Level
Level 5 on the RQF
Optional work placement
Available
Degree pathway course
Available
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from £3,495
BA Honours Degree

BA (Hons) Graphic Design pathway: progress from a Pearson HND (240 credits) to a University of Hertfordshire–validated Level 6 top-up - master branding, digital-first campaigns, motion graphics, accessibility and sustainability, and graduate with an industry-ready portfolio.

Duration
27-54 months
Level
Level 6 on the FHEQ
Optional work placement
Available
Degree pathway course
Available
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from £5,445

info All our courses can be studied as stand-alone. No minimum qualifications are required.

STUDY MODES

Explore Our Flexible Learning Paths

Select from home-study, live-online, or classroom-based courses to fit your schedule and learning style.

Home Study courses at the National Academy of Creative Arts allow you to learn at your own pace.
As a Home Study student you will receive access to our Online Learning Centre with in-depth course materials including instructional videos, written content, and carefully crafted assignments. You will also have a dedicated tutor to support you on your learning journey.

Home Study

Classroom-based courses at the National Academy of Creative Arts are the best option for those who prefer studying with others in a physical classroom environment.
As a Classroom-based student you will join other aspiring Interior Designers in London, Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh, Belfast, Cardiff or Bristol for exciting part-time evening or Saturday classes taught by an industry professional. You will also have access to our Online Learning Centre.

Classroom Based

Live Online courses at the National Academy of Creative Arts provide all the flexibility of online learning with the collaborative benefits of the classroom.
As a Live Online student you will join a small group of students for online classes taught by an industry professional. You will also have access to our Online Learning Centre with course materials including instructional videos, written content, and carefully crafted assignments.

Live Online

TUTORS

Meet Our Graphic Design Educators

All our tutors are creative professionals working in the industry.

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