This rapidly evolving creative sector offers exciting and challenging careers in Graphic Design.

Is it for me?

From graphic design to advertising, most creative sectors rely on digital solutions. You will need to have a creative flair and an eye for detail, be able to work in a team, communicate your ideas to others, have excellent time management skills and find creative solutions.

Our facilities

You'll study this subject full time at Bede Campus and will have access to the £11 million Arts Academy, photography studio, dark room and equipment, graphic design studio with Macs and industry-standard software.

Career ready

We work with the following employers to help you get career ready and gain real work skills: Sunderland City Council, Spark FM, Sunderland Culture, Digital Krush, Sunshine Cooperative, Savour Magazine, D’Aqua Restaurant, Grand Central, Pearson, Neon, and MOBIE in collaboration with architect and TV presenter George Clarke.

94%

pass rate for vocational and technical courses*

*Destination data, academic year 2023 (FT FE 16-18 students)

Expert & friendly support