Creative Digital Design Professional (Integrated Degree) Apprenticeship

GCSE Grade 4 in English and maths

or

Functional Skills Level 2 in English and maths.

At Newcastle College University Centre we welcome applications from students studying new T-Level qualifications.

Further details on our entry requirements can be found here.

On successful completion of this apprenticeship you will achieve a BA (Hons) Creative Digital Design.

• Design processes and creative practice
• User experience (UX) and user interface (UI) design
• Industry-led portfolio development and professional practice
• Immersive and emerging technologies (AR, VR, and interactive media)
• Branding, identity design, typography and layout
• Animation, video editing and motion graphics
• Digital content creation and visual storytelling
• Interaction design and user-centred design principles
• Creative coding and prototyping for digital experiences
• Collaborative working, project management, and responding to live briefs

• Learning onsite at work
• Lectures
• Seminars
• Practical sessions
• Workshops
• Guest lectures

As part of this Higher Degree Apprenticeship you will be in the workplace four days a week and attend off-the-job training for one day. 

English and maths skills are vital in the creative industries, whether you are using design tools or copywriting and you will build on these skills in vocationally relevant ways throughout your apprenticeship.

You must achieve grade 4 maths and English before completing your end Point Assessment.

On successfully completing this course, you will be able to start a career in industry and there may be an opportunity to commence full-time employment with your apprenticeship employer.

Alternatively, you may wish to consider further study and can progress to a Level 7 programme.

There are different rates of pay for apprentices depending on your age and what year of your apprenticeship you’re in. You will be paid at least the National Minimum Wage apprentice rate for your age.