Visual Communication (Graphic Design With Moving Image) HND @ SCQF Level 8

Introduction

This course leads to HND certification in Visual Communication. This course provides you with the opportunity to personalise your learning and develop your creative and technical skills, analytical thinking and professional practice within a specialist area of visual communication. These skills and experience will support your progression to studies at degree level and working in the graphic design moving image or illustration sectors.

The HND in Graphic Design with Moving Image combines the development of innovative and creative thinking with technological skill. Through the 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.

Progression

Successful completion of the full HND Graphic Design with Moving Image course will allow entry into the second or third year of a university degree course in visual communication or specialist areas such as graphic design, new media or illustration.

Career Prospects

Career pathways within creative industries are broad, they include; Graphic Designer, Illustrators, Multimedia Designers; Publishers; Broadcast Media, Animation.