Course details
Course description
This NC is a course suited to school-leavers or adult returners looking to expand their existing skills and portfolio in the specialist area of Graphic and Communication Design before moving on to study a Foundation Diploma, HND or Degree in Graphic Design, User Experience Design or Visual Communication.
A range of industry-focused briefs give you stimulating opportunities through the year to produce and present effective design outcomes within our design studios and MacLabs. You will use industry-specific software alongside sketchbooks to explore your ideas and concepts whilst investigating historical and contemporary Designer's work to contextualise and critically evaluate your own work. Design thinking and the design process underpin the course giving you the skills to realise and produce successful digital outcomes for both print and web.
Reflecting on your own and other Designers work allows you to identify your personal strengths and which areas of Graphics and Communication Design interest you for further study.
You will be supported by experienced lecturers to produce a suitable portfolio for more advanced level study in your chosen specialist area of Visual Communications. Students from this course regularly progress on to either HND Visual Communications: Graphics or User Experience at Edinburgh College before advanced entry to Degree level study or employment.
What you will learn
- Graphic Design
- Creative Industries
- Art and Design: Creative Process
- Art and Design Project
- Art and Design Context
- Digital Imaging
- Visual Communication
- Design Production
- Digital Imaging Project
- Graphic Design Project
Learning outcome
- Progression on successful completion of the course onto an HND within The School of Art and Design at Edinburgh College for example HND Visual Communications: Graphics or User Experience at Edinburgh - dependant on portfolio review.
- Progression on successful completion of the course onto the UAL Level 3 or Foundation Diploma within The School of Art and Design at Edinburgh College - dependant on portfolio review.
- Progression possible to Degree level study - dependant on each institution’s specific entry requirements.
- Graphic Designer
- UX/UI Designer
- Art Director
- Web/App Designer
- Product Designer
Entry requirements
- Four National 5s or UAL Level 2 or equivalent
- A good general understanding of the creative process from either school college or previous study and experience
- You must submit a portfolio that demonstrates your advanced art and design skills and an understanding of the creative process
- Adult learners with relevant employment/life experience/skills will be considered for entry to this course
Course options
Course details
Full time
Check with the course provider for dates.
Cost: £1,008.00 (ex. VAT)
Venue details
Granton Campus
Granton Campus
350 West Granton Road
Edinburgh
EH5 1QE