This course is aimed at those with an understanding of graphic design, ideally through professional experience or by having attended a beginner’s course at NTU or elsewhere.
The course is suitable for those wishing to hone and expand their creative skills with a focus on ideas, creative thinking and visual problem-solving, promoting their creativity at a professional, commercial audience.
Workshop and project-based sessions will combine theoretical discussions with practical applications.
Ideally, you should have some prior experience of Adobe InDesign and Illustrator at beginners’ level or above, though an introduction will be given if required.
And please note that this is not a software training course – the computer will only be used as a tool to realise some of your project work.
The course can help build a portfolio, or act as a subject refresher or expander for those considering degree level study or a change of career.
This intermediate course is intended to lead on from the beginner’s short course, although both can be taken independently.
What will you gain?
By the end of the course, you will have developed your visual problem-solving and idea generation skills to then apply to your profession.
Here's what our previous attendees said:
"Really like the workspace. Enjoyed most the critique where you share ideas and bounce off others. Appreciated Antony’s attention and efforts." EL
"Just what I was hoping for. I felt like I achieved more than I expected. Antony is a great tutor and very approachable and supportive." TB
"I enjoyed the short topics and the 1-2-1 teaching with constructive design-based critiques." ZP
"The course was perfect." DH
Tutor Profile: Antony Radcliffe is a practicing graphic designer who also teaches on the degree programme at NTU.
He has extensive experience in the design industry having worked with renowned international consultancies such as Ogilvy and Mather and BMP.
His creative work has been commissioned by a range of blue-chip clients including IBM, Land Securities PLC, ICI and Amec.
With specialisms in branding and identity, information graphics, b2b and b2c print marketing, he has also worked in retail and FMCG.
Indicative maximum class size: 12
Any questions?
Contact the short course team:
Email: creativeshortcourses@ntu.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)115 848 2813
What you'll study
On this course, you will:
- learn how to develop ideas
- create compositions using words, pictures and colour
- explore layout design in posters, brochures and magazines
- create new logos and identity designs and understand the principles of design for print.
Entry requirements
Level: Intermediate
Entry requirement: You must have completed the beginner’s course at NTU to progress.
Level: Intermediate
Entry requirement: You must have completed the beginner’s course at NTU to progress.
How to apply
You can book your place via the NTU online store:
Evening course (21 April - 30 June 2022)
Browse all our graphic design and illustration short courses.
Please read our notes on the University's commitment to delivering the educational services advertised.
You can book your place via the NTU online store:
Evening course (21 April - 30 June 2022)
Browse all our graphic design and illustration short courses.
Please read our notes on the University's commitment to delivering the educational services advertised.
Fees and funding
The fee for this course is £465.
Payment is due at the time of booking.
The fee for this course is £465.
Payment is due at the time of booking.