Visual Communication (Graphic Design with Moving Image) HNC @ SCQF Level 7

Course description

This exciting course will give you a taste of the specialist areas of visual communication including graphic design, animation, illustration, web design and video production. You will learn and develop essential skills through both experimental and commercial practical projects, supported by theoretical studies. Alongside our industry-standard creative Mac studios with Adobe Creative Cloud, our smaller groups ensure you have direct contact with, and personalised support from your experienced Lecturers throughout your studies. All SQA HN Awards conclude with a Graded Unit. This is your opportunity to shine and complete an independent creative project that is graded with an A, B or C pass.

The HNC in Graphic Design with Moving Image combines the development of innovative and creative thinking with technological skill. Through use of both digital and traditional media you can develop your skills towards exciting careers. Students have previously continued their studies and gone on to become Graphic Designers, Animators, Freelance Professionals, Magazine Directors, Multidisciplinary Designer and Print Specialists.   This course encourages you to further develop your creative and analytical thinking alongside higher level key skills required for progression to studies at HND level and working in the graphic design, moving image and illustration sectors.

Learning outcome

Graphic Design, Illustration, Freelance, Animation, Film, TV, Motion Graphics

Students may apply to progress to the 2nd year of HND Graphic Design with Moving Image