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BA (Hons) Graphic Communication (Top-Up)

Start Date: 8th September 2025

Newcastle College Digital Arts 6
  • Length 1 year
  • Study Full-Time
  • Location Rye Hill Campus

Qualification Gained

BA (Hons) Graphic Communication (awarded by NCG)

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This hands-on, practical Graphic Communication degree will teach you the fundamental processes and principles of graphic communication, digital design and creative advertising. You will study key topics such as branding, user design and user interface and apply your learning in a real-life working context by solving communication based issues for real clients. You will be highly creative, a problem solver and enjoy drawing as well as digital techniques. You will be taught by tutors with many years of experience working in the industry and who will support you to develop your professional skills and your ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team. 

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What can I do with a qualification in Digital Arts?

Daily tasks:

  • Directs the arranging of conferences, exhibitions, seminars, etc. to promote the image of a product, service or organisation.
  • Stays abreast of changes in media, readership or viewing figures and advertising rates.
  • Reviews and revises campaign strategy in light of sales figures, surveys, etc. and takes appropriate corrective measures if necessary.
  • Conceives advertising campaign to impart the desired product image in an effective and economical way.
  • Defines target group and implements strategy through appropriate media planning work.
  • Liaises with client to discuss product/service to be marketed and develops the most appropriate strategy to deliver the objectives.

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Daily tasks:

  • Liaises with production staff in checking final proof copies immediately prior to printing.
  • Selects material for broadcast or publication, checks style, grammar, accuracy and legality of content and arranges for any necessary revisions.
  • Writes articles and features and submits draft manuscripts to newspaper, magazine, periodical or programme editor.
  • Determines subject matter and undertakes research by interviewing, attending public events, seeking out records, reviewing written work, attending film and stage performances etc..

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