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Design for Digital Media HND

(SCQF level 8)

Design, Creative Industries

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Mode of Study

Full-time

Start Date

26th Aug 2024, 2 years

Location

City Campus

  • Applications from International Students Welcome
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    Overview

    The HND in Digital Design is a comprehensive program aimed at nurturing creative individuals in the realm of digital media and design. This course combines artistic creativity with technical skills in digital media to equip you with a diverse skill set relevant to the dynamic and exciting field of digital design and content creation.  

    You'll learn about visual communication and the role of digital design in researching, designing and developing ways to present information, products and services within a digital interface. 

    View one of our student showreels.

    Entry requirements

    Minimum entry requirements

    • Higher Graphic Communication or Art and Design at Grade C or above AND National 5 English at Grade C or above; OR 
    • National Certificate in Art and Design or related subject; OR  
    • Other equivalent qualifications or experience.  

    Additional selection requirements

    Submit a portfolio of art and design work that contains:

    • 2 examples of finished art or design work.
    • 2 examples of research for art or design work.
    • 2 examples of development work for art or design work.

    ​This may be uploaded along with your application or linked to as part of an online portfolio of work. Successful candidates will be invited for a course information session.  

    ESOL entry requirements

    Applicants whose first language is not English should have minimum SQA ESOL National 5 or equivalent for NC/NQ courses and ESOL Higher or equivalent for HNC/D courses.

    What you study

    • Design fundamentals.
    • New media design. 
    • Motion Graphics, 2D/3D animation and Visual Effects.   
    • User experience (UX) Design. 
    • Digital Content Creation. 
    • Digital Video / Audio production.
    • Portfolio Preparation. 
    • Branding. 

    Typically, a digital designer creates, manages, and produces digital design solutions for a variety of uses such as websites, email templates, product graphics, television and film production, motion graphics, social media content, brand campaigns, and photography. 

    After the course

    Careers

    After the HND you can apply for jobs in, such as with design consultancies, advertising agencies, online publishing, web design, television and film production, motion graphics for screen, or in-house design studios.  

    Continuing Study

    • BSc (Hons) Digital Design: Graphics at Glasgow Caledonian University.
    • BA (Hons) Digital Media & Interaction Design at Napier University.
    • BA (Hons) Visual Communication at Dundee University.
    • BA (Hons) New Media Art at the University of the West of Scotland.
    • Students have also progressed to The University of Edinburgh, Glasgow School of Art, the University of Dundee. 

    Teaching

    How the course is taught

    The course is taught through a series of practical studio-based projects. There are opportunities to work on live projects and take part in national student competitions. In addition, we have a programme of visiting professionals and guest speakers, providing insight into the real-world aspects of working in the creative industries.  

    Assessment methods

    Coursework is continually assessed throughout the academic year. The year is divided into 2 semesters and assessment is spread evenly throughout the course. There are opportunities for re-assessment throughout the year.  

    Additional Information

    Materials

    You'll need notebooks/sketchbooks for research work.

    • Mode of Study:
      Full-time
    • Start Date:
      26th Aug 2024, 2 years
    • Location:
      City Campus
    • Applications from International Students Welcome