Description
Two year course
at North Hanover Street Campus
The HNC/D Graphic Design course is designed to offer a broad based education through a programme of practical Graphic Design projects and relative support studies.
Subjects studied include:
Year 1:
- Visual Communication: An Introduction
- Digital Imaging
- Graphic Design
- Art and Design Project
- Typography
- DTP and Layout
- Art and Design Context
- Creative Industries: An Introduction
- Introduction to Web Design
- Graded Unit
- Introduction to Photography
- Graphic Production for Commercial Printing
Year 2:
- Digital Imaging Project
- Creative Project
- Design Production
- 2D Computer Animation
- Web Design
- Typography Project
- Working in the Creative Industries
- Graphic Design Project
- Graded Unit 2
- Client Initiated Design Project
- Portfolio Production
- Specialist Illustration
Students who successfully complete the HNC/D course will achieve the HNC/D Visual Communication (SCQF 7/8)
A portfolio is required for HNC/D applications. See the School of Design - Portfolio Guidance Notes for more information.
Take a look at some of our current students work
Download the HNC/D Graphic Design Course Leaflet.
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Progression Opportunities
Career
Students who successfully complete the HNC/D can seek employment within the Communication Industry, Advertising Agencies, Design Consultants, Printer’s Studios, Design Studios, Visual Communications, Corporate Communications, Publishers, Exhibition Design, Private Practice, Television Companies and Multimedia Companies.
Study
Successful completion of the HNC/D may allow students to articulate to Degree level courses subject to meeting the entry requirements.
Formal articulation links exist with the BA/BA (Hons) Graphic Design with Digital Media at Glasgow Caledonian University, and the BA/BA (Hons) Digital Art at the University of the West of Scotland. Successful completion of HND will allow seamless articulation to those centres.
Entry Requirements
(a) NC in Art and Design, Illustration or Graphic Design
OR
(b) Art and Design Higher and English at minimum
Intermediate 2.
A portfolio is required for HNC/D applications.
Apply Information
Fill in an application form and return it as soon as possible to the College’s Student Services Section. Your application will be acknowledged within ten working days of receipt.
It is important that you complete the application form as accurately and clearly as possible. You may also wish to include additional information to support your application.
Your completed application form will be passed to a course tutor who will consider your application and you may be asked to attend an interview.
If you are successful you will be made a formal offer of a place. An unconditional offer means that you fulfil all the immediate course entry requirements and have been accepted. A conditional offer means that you must obtain certain qualifications or examination grades before you are accepted. Guidance on how to accept or decline a place is contained in the offer letter.
If you decide to withdraw your application or if you are accepted on to more than one course, please inform the Student Services Section immediately. This will enable us to offer the places held open for you to other applicants.
Applicants who are unsuccessful will be given the opportunity to consider other options available to them and, if required, to seek advice from Student Services Staff.
If you have any questions about how to apply or wish to check on the progress of your application please contact the Student Services Section on 0141 566 6224 or email studentservices@glasgowmet.ac.uk
Applications are welcomed throughout the year. However, the earlier you apply the better your chance of a place on the course of your choice.
You may want some guidance before applying for a place on a College course. Help and support is freely available by contacting the College’s Student Services Section.
For entry onto some of our full time courses students should provide a portfolio which includes recent work relevant to their choice of course Portfolio Guidance Notes
Enrolment
Enrolment dates vary according to course requirements. If you have accepted a definite offer of a place, the Student Services Section will provide you with joining instructions giving details on when to enrol and first day attendance. These are usually sent at the beginning of August.
Induction
During your first few days at the College you will obtain more information on your course of study and the facilities on offer at College. Usually there is a Welcome Event at the beginning of each academic session. Details will be provided with joining instructions.