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During the HND Graphic Design and Creative Technologies course you'll be immersed in the world of graphic design, from bold first ideas to polished, professional outcomes. This course is all about exploration, experimentation, and pushing creative boundaries. You’ll develop your own visual voice while mastering industry-standard Adobe software, learning how powerful ideas and emerging creative technologies come together to shape the design industry of tomorrow.

In year 1 you will study:
Graphic design; Animation: An introduction; Digital imaging; Printmaking and producing print; Typography: An introduction; Art and design context; Visual communication: An introduction; Typography; Art and design project; Visual communication: Graded unit 1; Mixed media; Working in the field of visual communication; Portfolio production.

In year 2 you will study:
Art and design: Digital media project; Digital imaging project; Client-initiated design project; Creative project for artists and designers; Graphic design project; Graphic design: Three dimensional project; Design production; Typography project.

Entry Requirements

Higher Art and Design, Design and Manufacture or Graphic Communication, or NQ Foundation in Graphic Design and Illustration (Level 6), or other relevant national qualifications at SCQF Level 6.

Progression Routes

BA (Hons) Graphic Design (3rd year entry)