Course contact details
Admissions
Email:admissions@calderdale.ac.uk
Phone:01422 399316
Fax: 01422 399320
University Centre Calderdale College
Francis Street
Halifax
HX1 3UZ
Creative Arts (Graphic Media Communication)
- FD
- 2 Years
- Full-time
- 14 September 2026
- Undergraduate
- Calderdale College Main Site
- Awarded by:
- Open University Validating Partnership
Course summary
This two-year degree course is for people who want to pursue a career in the design industry. Successful students will develop a practical understanding of contemporary and emerging practice in graphic communication through storytelling, interaction and engagement, UX/UI and graphic design.
In year one, an introduction to the invisible language of graphic form, composition, balance, structure, rhythm, and hierarchy provides a foundation to develop skills in interactive design and the art of engaging users through visual output. Understanding brand and identity, narrative, and utilising design as a device for change and activism culminates in a Year 2 individual project to showcase your applied graphic media communication skills.
The final year provides an opportunity to establish your skills and evolve your practice as you build a portfolio of creative work through a final major project. Students will be working with both traditional and digital techniques, utilising Adobe Create Suite for design, illustration and moving image, you will develop output for online and print.
This foundation degree is designed to give you the skills you need to either work in industry or to progress to the BA (Hons) Creative Arts (Graphic Media Communication) top-up.
During this course you will become well equipped in all aspects of:
Year 1:
Introduction to Graphic Media Communication
Design Futures in Context
Interaction and Engagement
Working in the Creative Industries
Year 2:
Identity and strategy
Narrative and storytelling for change
Independent Project
Working in the Creative Industries
Year 3: BA (Hons) Top up
Concepts, Research and Development
Creative Exploration
Professional Practice (Production or Teaching)
Final Major Project (Production or Teaching)
Important Links:
Click HERE for the programme specification.
For a full list of the University Centre’s regulations and policies please click HERE.
Click HERE for The Open University Regulations for Validated Awards.
Click HERE for the University Centre Terms & Conditions.
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
How to apply
Apply by
14 January
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- T4QZ
- Institution code:
- C02
- Campus name:
- Calderdale College Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
UCAS Tariff 48 - 56 points
Applicants are expected to have the equivalent of between 48 – 56 UCAS Tariff points, including the following:
A Levels (one of which to be in a relevant discipline) – CD
BTEC Level 3 (relevant subject) – MMP
Access to HE – Pass
All applicants must complete a satisfactory interview as part of the admissions process. A good level of English and Maths is expected, however passes in Level 2 or GCSE qualifications are not absolute requirements.
Applications for RPL (RPEL or RPCL) will be considered where relevant experience or learning can be demonstrated, and the University Centre process has been satisfactorily completed.
A level CD
A Levels (one of which to be in a relevant discipline) – CD
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) MMP
BTEC Level 3 (relevant subject) – MMP
Access to HE Diploma P: 45 credits
Access to HE – Pass
Historical entry grades data
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
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Additional fee information
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