About the competition - Graphic Design
This competition gives competitors an opportunity to work to a design brief, plan and submit
work to a deadline, as would be expected of a professional graphic designer. The competition offers
a balance between technical and creative skills and allows competitors to develop and showcase
their abilities in these areas.
Competitors will be expected to show proficiency in industry standard design
applications:
- Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign or QuarkXPress
- Adobe Acrobat Professional
Entry Levels: Advanced and Higher
Entry Deadline: 09 April 2009
Entry Type: Individual competitors
Competition Type: Mixed
Who can enter?
This competition is intended for those undertaking a relevant graphic design programme of study
or training at level 3 (advanced) or level 4 (higher).
Advanced: equivalent to two to seven years of training and/or experience of employment, or a
level 3 qualification.
Higher: equivalent to at least five years of training and/or experience.
How many can enter?
Up to three competitors per level per organisation.
Assessment criteria
- Creative ability
- Creative assessments
- Final design and typography
- Manual abilities
Competition structure
Stage one: enter online between 7 January – 9 April 2009.
Stage two: submit entries for judging.
Stage three: highest scoring competitors that meet the required standard will be invited to
compete at the UK final.
Further information
For general information about competitions please contact:
WorldSkills UK contact centre 0800 612 0742 or email
worldskillsuk@ukskills.org.uk.
Further opportunities
There is a City & Guilds qualification available for this competition.
There is the possibility of progressing to an
International WorldSkills competition.
Competition partners
The competition is organised by UK Skills in association with Michelle Rollston.