What is Visual Communications?
If you recognise drawings, signs, websites, illustrations, graphic design, type, animation and computer games then you know what visual communication is. These are just some of the many elements which make up visual communications. Visual communication is a way of communicating ideas and information in a visual format.
At City of Glasgow College we offer a wide range of specialist qualifications which come under the heading of Visual Communications. If you are creative, a problem solver and have something to say then one of these courses may be for you. We have so many visual communications courses that we’ve divided them into four areas. You can access information on each area via the tiles below.
Why Study at City of Glasgow College?
- We have excellent links with industry which often result in live projects, work experience opportunities and guest speakers.
- We have a strong track record of students progressing to a range of universities including the University of Abertay, Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design, The University of the West of Scotland, The Glasgow School of Art, The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and many more.
- We also have formal progression agreements in place with Glasgow Caledonian University, Edinburgh Napier University and Robert Gordon University.
- Many of our students take part in a range of competitions, such as Worldskills, with several of our students winning prizes and awards.
- Our staff are dedicated and passionate with specialist skills that encourage and support each student to reach their full potential.
Careers in Visual Communications
The creative industries as a whole is the fastest-growing part of the UK economy, growing at 4 times the rate of the UK economy so there are lots of exciting careers in this field. The Creative Industries employs over 2 million people in the UK and are forecast to create an additional 1 million jobs by 2030! You can have a fulfilling and well-paid career working in the creative industries.
Many of our students progress to successful careers in the industry, here are just some of the amazing jobs you could get by completing one of our courses within Visual Communications:
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.
