Course Options
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Overview
This new course will develop your creative and technical skills in the production of screen based graphic design, and media content for interactive and multimedia applications such as such as web, mobile app, motion graphics and VFX. The course is delivered mainly through practical projects in the studio and state of the art labs, using industry standard software and techniques.
This course is placed on the Scottish Credit Qualifications Framework at Level 8. For more information on the framework visit: www.scqf.org.uk/the-framework/
Minimum entry requirements
- National Certificate in Art and Design or related area; OR
- Higher Art and Design or Graphic Communication and National 5 English at Grade C or above; OR
- Other equivalent qualifications or experience.
Applicants whose first language is not English should have minimum SQA ESOL National 5 or equivalent for NC/NQ courses and ESOL Higher or equivalent for HNC/D courses.
Additional selection requirements
You'll be invited for a group and/or individual interview where you can find out more about the course and tell us why you are interested in this subject. At the interview you'll be asked to provide examples of your art and design work.
What you study
You'll study:
- Digital imaging
- Graphic design
- Typography
- Web design
- Digital publishing design
- Social media design
- Design production
- Motion graphics
- Mobile app design
- Compositing and visual effects
- 2D and 3D animation
- Preparing a professional portfolio and CV
- New media projects
- Client initiated design project
After the course
After the HND you can apply for jobs in the communication industry such as design consultancies, advertising agencies, on line publishing, web design, television and film production, motion graphics for screen or in-house design studios.
You may eventually become employed as an Interactive, Multimedia, Web or Graphic Designer.