The second year of the Higher National Diploma Graphic Design course. It's time to get your professional heads on as this next 9 months are going to pass so quickly.

There are only seven briefs this year - but no less work than in year one - you'll be out on placement so it's vital your Vehicle arrives at its target.

We'll have the opportunity to visit both the University of Salford and UCLAN to decide if a third year up to BA [Hons] is for you.

There will be the opportunity to meet many industry professionals when we head to London in March and you'll need to find your voice as this opportunity is something you're not likely to get again and these people are gold-dust to us.

Get organised, get focused, get communicating.