WVR School Leavers' Prospectus 2021-2022

GRAPHIC DESIGN - VOCATIONAL COURSES
WHY STUDY GRAPHIC
DESIGN WITH US?
Industry links
Throughout your course, you will have the opportunity to
assist a variety of local companies and community groups
with live projects, coming up with concepts, ideas and final
designs. Past students took part in a project with Cheshire
Police, creating a ‘mini high street’ for the walls of the riot
training room at their headquarters. Another project involved
creating activity booklets with Zine Design for children and
teenagers at Warrington Hospital. These projects give
you the opportunity to work alongside employers, learning
valuable skills such as teamwork, negotiation, and verbal
communication.
Alumni
The course boasts an impressive 100% pass rate and
our students have progressed onto exciting and diverse
destinations. Past students have travelled around the
globe, working for Walt Disney World in Florida designing
theme parks, and working in Australia for graphic design
organisations.
Our students have also secured jobs in the local area within
marketing companies and local design agencies.
Trips and visits
Students take part in several trips throughout the year,
such as visiting the Manchester Design Festival. Students
also travel to local cities such as Liverpool to create visual
drawings of architecture. There are also opportunities to go
on specific trips in relation to live briefs set by clients.
Facilities
The college has dedicated industry-standard design
studios, equipped with Apple Macs and graphics tablets.
You will be taught how to confidently operate the latest
software, including Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and
InDesign. You will also have access to photography
equipment such as professional cameras, studio lighting,
and green screen facilities.
Our expert tutors have extensive experience in a variety of
specialisms and are on hand to share their knowledge of
the industry.
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