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HND - Higher National Diploma
Granton
Full Time
AUG
2 Years
Course overview
The HND Visual Communication specialising in Graphic Design is an award-winning studio-based course with an exciting blend of employer engagement and industry collaboration working at the forefront of contemporary Graphic Design. The course has a strong reputation for producing industry-ready graduates who can think and execute design solutions across print and digital formats.
You will benefit from working in our dedicated Graphic Design studios and MacLabs to develop advanced specialist skills. The curriculum mixes research, problem-solving and teamwork skills with theory and practice in typography, colour, layout, publishing, and creative advertising.
A previous HND Visual Communication student won a D&AD Black Pencil in July 2024, The ultimate creative accolade, reserved for ground-breaking work. Only a handful of these are awarded each year if any.
We have an Education Network Membership with D&AD and our students regularly enter and win national and international design awards. We run the sector-leading Mentoring Programme and Partnership Initiative where you will work closely with a select group of industry professionals at leading agencies.
Responding to industry-focused design briefs, working individually and in groups, you will gain the essential skills and professional attributes to support advanced progression onto Degree level study or employment in the fields of Graphic Design and Visual Communications.
Our Graphic Design students are very successful, progressing directly onto our one-year BA (Hons) in Visual Communications or employment/self-employment or Degree-level programmes across the UK to become in-demand Graphic Designers.
How the course is assessed
Assessment is through practical projects where students tackle a range of client-initiated briefs, design competitions, and studio projects.
Students living in
Domestic
£1,285 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if you live within Domestic. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.
£1,285 per year
Students from EU
This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.
£8,400 per year
Students from International
This is the fee you pay if you are an International student. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.
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