Art, Design, Graphics & Animation

HNC Graphic Design

  • Campuses

    • Paisley
  • Course type

    Full time

  • Level

    SCQF Higher National

  • Campuses

    • Paisley
  • Course type

    Full time

  • Level

    SCQF Higher National

  • Start date

    Paisley
    26 Aug 24

Overview

What will I learn?

You'll learn about:

  • Creating a Portfolio of your Work
  • Working with Live Clients
  • Design and Illustration Projects
  • Branding
  • Working in Different Medias
  • Publishing
  • Packaging
  • Research
  • Developing Concepts
  • Producing Commercial Work

Optional specialism in Textile Design (Paisley Campus)

What qualifications do I need?

You'll need one Higher (art or design subject preferred), and two Nat 5/ Intermediate 2s. If you don't have formal qualifications, but have skills and experience, you can also apply.

For a place on the course, you'll need to attend an interview and show us samples of your work. You must also show that you're interested in art and design, and that you've already developed some artistic skill.

What can I do after?

After successfully completing this course you'll have the skills needed to get an entry level role as a graphic designer.

Or you could develop your skills further by studying another course, such as:

  • HND Graphic Design

SCQF

7

Programme Information

Start: August

End: June

Duration: 1 year

Higher National

Study options

Campus Mode Start date Level
Paisley Full time Aug 24 SCQF Higher National

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