A Level Graphic Design
at Cardinal Newman College, Preston · college
What the college says
Graphic Design is the process of visual communication, and problem-solving through the use of type, space and image. Therefore Graphics is all around us - the packaging we use, lettering, illustration, labels and brands that we see every day, advertising across a range of platforms, its all designed and created through Graphic Design processes. The areas that the course focuses on are illustration, advertising, branding and information graphics. Studying the subject will provide you with the opportunity to develop a large range of image making skills that can be applied and directed to further study and career opportunities.
What you need to get on
Five Grade 5s at GCSE and at least a 5 in Art or Graphic Design OR portfolio to this standard
How you are assessed
Academic subjects, mostly exams, three or four at once. The traditional route to university.
What this level means
The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.
Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?
Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.
Where it runs
Cardinal Newman College
Larkhill Road, Preston, PR1 4HD
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Preston
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