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HND: Visual Communication

The HND Visual Communication course, building on HNC, hones graphic design skills for diverse applications in internet, advertising, and more. It's ideal for creatively inclined individuals keen on refining skills in graphics, illustration, typography, and photography, with a focus on problem-solving in real-life studio environments.

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Level:

SCQF Level 8

Duration:

  • One Year full time
  • Attendance is normally over 2-3 days
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Who is this course for?

This HND year 2 course is designed for individuals who have completed the HNC year and have a passion for art, design, and visual communication. It focuses on refining skills in graphic communication, including graphics, illustration, typography, and photography, preparing students for careers in various industries such as advertising, marketing, and digital media.

What skills will I learn?

  • Visual Literacy Skills
  • Visual Reasoning Skills
  • Spatial Analysis Skills
  • Visual Analytics
  • Artistic, Graphic, Design and Digital Skills
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Illustration & Typography Skills
  • User Interface Design & user Experience Skills (e. g. App/ Web Design)
  • Presenting Visual Information
  • Research Skills
  • Problem Solving
  • Working with Clients

What will I study?

Through a range of practical projects you will work towards the achievement in
  • Digital imaging
  • Creative project
  • Photography
  • Creative industries
  • Typography
  • Graphic design
  • Mixed media
  • Creative process
  • Web design
  • Design production
  • Typography project
  • Graphic design project
  • Mixed media

Application Information

What further study options are available?

  • BA (Hons) Visual Communication
  • BA (Hons) Graphic Design
  • BA (Hons) Creative Enterprise Degree

What career opportunities are there?

That list of creative professions is endless and these are just some examples that this course can lead you to:

  • Graphic Designer
  • Illustrator
  • Digital Designer
  • UX/UI Designer
  • Artworker
  • Games Artist
  • Games Designer
  • 3D Modelling Artist
  • Animator
  • Visual Effects Artist
  • Concept Artist
  • Web Designer
  • Apps Developer
  • Web Developer
  • Project Manager.

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