Mode of Study

Full-time

Start Date

25th Aug 2025, 1 year

Location

City Campus

Applications from International Students Welcome

Overview

This course gives you an introduction to digital arts and animation and the chance to develop a strong portfolio of work suitable for applying to a wide range of higher art and design courses. You will develop creative drawing, design and animation skills as well as strengthen your analytical and organisational skills. By so doing you will take the first steps toward an exciting career in the creative sector.

You can view student work on our Instagram page.

This course is placed on the Scottish Credit Qualifications Framework at Level 6. 

On successful completion of the course, you will be awarded an NQ qualification in Computer Art and Animation.

Entry requirements

Minimum entry requirements

• National 5 Art and Design and National 5 English at Grade C or above; OR
• Other equivalent qualifications or experience.

Additional selection requirements

You'll be invited for a group and/or individual interview where you can find out more about the course and tell us why you're interested in this subject area or we'll make an offer based on your application form.

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

The course will cover a wide variety of topics:

• Analytical and Developmental Drawing.
• Sketchbook Development.
• Digital Media skills.
• Animation.
• Video production.
• Computing skills and ITC.

After the course

Careers

Entry-level positions in the industry.

Continuing Study

You can progress on to a range of HNC or HND courses such as Computer Art and Animation, Creative Animation or Design for Digital Media.

Teaching

How the course is taught