HND Design for Digital Media (Year 2 Direct Entry) HND
(SCQF level 8)
Computing and Digital Technologies, Creative Industries
Mode of Study
Full-time
Start Date
25th Aug 2025, 2 years
Location
City Campus
Applications from International Students Welcome
Overview
The HND in Digital Design is a comprehensive program aimed at nurturing creative individuals in the realm of digital media and design. This course combines artistic creativity with technical skills in digital media to equip you with a diverse skill set relevant to the dynamic and exciting field of digital design and content creation.
You'll learn about visual communication and the role of digital design in researching, designing and developing ways to present information, products and services within a digital interface.
Entry requirements
Minimum entry requirements
- HNC Visual Communication with a minimum C Grade and 15 credits.
Additional selection requirements
Submit a portfolio of art and design work that contains:
- 2 examples of finished art or design work.
- 2 examples of research for art or design work.
- 2 examples of development work for art or design work.
This may be uploaded along with your application or linked to as part of an online portfolio of work. Successful candidates will be invited for a course information session.
ESOL entry requirements
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.
What you study
- Design fundamentals.
- New media design.
- Motion Graphics, 2D/3D animation and Visual Effects.
- User experience (UX) Design.
- Digital Content Creation.
- Digital Video / Audio production.
- Portfolio Preparation.
- Branding.
- Personal Project
Typically, a digital designer creates, manages, and produces digital design solutions for a variety of uses such as websites, email templates, product graphics, television and film production, motion graphics, social media content, brand campaigns, and photography.
After the course
Careers
After the HND, you can apply for jobs in, such as with design consultancies, advertising agencies, online publishing, web design, television and film production, motion graphics for screen, or in-house design studios. You can also progress to further study.
Continuing Study
After the HND you can apply for jobs in design consultancies, advertising agencies, online publishing, web design, television and film production, motion graphics for screen, or in-house design studios. You may also progress to higher-level study at University.
- Digital Design at Glasgow Caledonian University.
- Digital Media & Interaction Design at Napier University.
- Graphic Design BDes (Hons), Experience Design BDes (Hons) at Dundee University.
- Graphic Arts & Moving Image - BA (Hons) at the University of the West of Scotland.
- Some of our students progress to other UK Universities.
Teaching
How the course is taught
The course is taught through a series of practical studio-based projects. There are opportunities to work on live projects and take part in national student competitions. Throughout the year there are visits to exhibitions and professional studios. In addition, we have a robust programme of visiting professionals and guest speakers, providing insight into the real world aspects of working in the creative industries.
Assessment methods
Assessment is continuous through practical projects, with final graded project at the end of Year 2.
Additional Information
Materials
You will need notebooks/sketchbooks for your own search work. The college provides cloud storage and access to industry standard software.
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Mode of Study:
Full-time
Full-time
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Start Date:
25th Aug 2025, 2 years
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Location:
City Campus
Applications from International Students Welcome