Venues

City Campus

Content

This well-established and highly successful graphic design course provides the knowledge and skills for an exciting career within the creative industries.

Through a programme of practical projects, you'll learn about all aspects of graphic design with an emphasis on the creative process and typography.

Year one: Digital Imaging; Typography; Page Layout for brochures, zines and magazines; Art and Design Context; Introduction to Visual Communication; Label and Packaging Design; Advertising; Corporate Identity.

Year two: Design Production; Motion Graphics; Web Design; Typography; Preparing a Professional Portfolio and CV; Graphic Design Projects; Screen Printing and Riso Printing; Client-Initiated Design Project.

Entry Requirements

Higher Art and Design plus National 5 English, or relevant NC at SCQF Level 6. Portfolio of work required. Entry subject to interview.

Progression Routes

Degree course or jobs in communications industry