Course Details
Graphic design and sound production images

HND Visual Communication (incorporating Graphic Design)

SCQF Level 8

You will work on a range of interesting project briefs ranging from packaging, corporate identity, illustration and magazine design to designing for new media. This means you will develop traditional skills in drawing and illustration, as well as software skills using industry standard Apple Mac suites.

What You Study

Year 1

  • Digital Imaging
  • Creative Project
  • Photography
  • Intro to the Creative Industries
  • Visual Communication: Graded Unit 1
  • Typography
  • Graphic Design
  • Mixed Media
  • Creative Process
  • Web Design

Year 2

  • Digital Imaging Project
  • Creative Projects for Artists and Designers
  • Design Production
  • Working in the Creative Industries
  • Visual Communication: Graded Unit 2
  • Typography Project
  • Graphic Design Project
  • Mixed Media
  • Creative Process

Practical Projects

Students will undertake a group of projects designed to develop their practical and team-working skills involved in working to realistic client briefs.

Duration and Attendance

Two Years Full-time

Entry Requirements

One of the following:

  • 2 Highers including an Art related subject and 5 Standard Grades
  • Relevant NC course
  • Industrial experience or other qualifications will be considered on an individual basis

AND

  • Relevant portfolio of artwork

Further Study

BA Visual Communication and Digital Publishing

Career Opportunities

  • Graphic Technician
  • Graphic Designer
  • Self Employment

This course is currently offered on the date(s) and venue(s) listed below.

Method of Study Year of course Starts Ends Based at Apply
Part Time Day 03 Sep 2012 14 Jun 2013 Kirkcaldy (St Brycedale Campus) apply online
Full Time 1st Year 03 Sep 2012 14 Jun 2013 Kirkcaldy (St Brycedale Campus) apply online
Full Time 2nd Year 03 Sep 2012 14 Jun 2013 Kirkcaldy (St Brycedale Campus) apply online

While we make every attempt to ensure the accuracy of course information, this is subject to change, as part of our continuous improvement process.

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