Art, Design, Graphics & Animation

HND Graphic Design

  • Campuses

    • Paisley
    • Greenock
  • Course type

    Full time

  • Level

    SCQF 8

  • Campuses

    • Paisley
    • Greenock
  • Course type

    Full time

  • Level

    SCQF 8

Overview

What will I learn?

You'll learn about:

  • Researching, Developing and Producing Graphic Design and Artwork Projects
  • Illustration
  • 2D and 3D Animation (Paisley)
  • Using Design Software (Adobe Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator)
  • Studio Skills (Drawing, Painting, Mixed Media and Printmaking)
  • Producing a Professional Portfolio
  • Creating a Portfolio
  • Liaising with Clients
  • Audio and Filming Techniques

You'll also work on a broad range of live graphic design projects based on real client briefs.

What qualifications do I need?

You'll need a pass in HNC Graphic Design. For a place on the course you'll need to present your portfolio at an interview. It should show a high level of technical and creative skill in every aspect of your work.

What can I do after?

This course focuses on the development of design skills, practical programme knowledge and technical ability to work in a Design environment. Progression can be to employment within Visual Communication, Advertising Agencies, Publishers, Multimedia Companies and Design Studios.

SCQF

8

Programme Information

Start: August

End: June

Duration: 1 year

Additional Information

Our students go on to achieve great things, but don't just take our word for it....

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Study options

Campus Mode Level
Paisley Full time SCQF 8
Greenock Full time SCQF 8

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