Visual Communication (Graphic Design with Moving Image) (NQ) @ SCQF Level 6
Introduction
Graphic Design with Moving Image combines the development of innovative and creative thinking with technological and digital skills. Through use of both digital and traditional media you can develop your skills to enhance your current career or career prospects. Students have previously gone on to study higher education courses and now work in a range of professions, these include: Graphic Designers, Animators, Freelance Professionals, Magazine Directors, Multidisciplinary Designers and Print Specialists. This course is suitable for school leavers or for those wanting to re-skill, re-train, widen or enhance their current skills.
This is a blended course which integrates online and face to face delivery. The course does have a completely online pathway for those who are not able to attend college. Please ensure you discuss this option at your interview if you know you cannot physically attend the college as there will be additional requirements/resources you will need prior to the course start date.
On successful completion of this course progression routes are available to HN study.
Location:
Dumfries
Duration
- Full Time.
- 2/3 days per week.
- Independent study time is also required.
Entry Requirements
- Examples of creative work
- Successful interview-Via Teams
- 3 National 5 awards at C or 3 intermediate 2 awards or Foundation Studies in Creative Industries or equivalent (qualifications ideally include English and Art/Graphics)
- Entry is possible for mature students without the stated academic qualifications depending on their prior knowledge and experience
Online Pathway only
Resources you are required to have prior to the start of the course.
PC or Mac with following specs:
Windows
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Minimum requirement |
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Processor |
Multicore Intel processor with 64-bit support |
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Operating system |
Windows 10 version 1803, 1809 and later (64 bit) |
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RAM |
8 GB of RAM (16 GB recommended) |
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Hard disk space |
5 GB of available hard-disk space for installation; more free space required during installation (cannot install on removable flash storage devices) |
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Additional disk space for disk cache (10GB recommended) |
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Monitor resolution |
1280x1024 display |
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GPU |
OpenGL version 3.3 or higher(DirectX 12 with feature level 12_0 recommended) Optional: Adobe-certified GPU card for GPU-accelerated ray-traced 3D renderer |
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Internet |
Internet connection and registration are necessary for required software activation, validation of subscriptions, and access to online services. |
MacOS
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Minimum requirement |
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Processor |
Multicore Intel processor with 64-bit support |
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Operating system |
macOSX version 10.13 (64 bit), version 10.14 (64 bit) or version 10.15 (64 bit) |
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RAM |
8GB of RAM (16GB recommended) |
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Hard disk space |
6 GB of available hard-disk space for installation; more free space required during installation (cannot install on a volume that uses a case-sensitive file system or on removable flash storage devices) |
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Additional disk space for disk cache (10GB recommended) |
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Monitor resolution |
1024x900 display (1280x1024 recommended) |
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GPU |
OpenGL version 3.3 or higher (Metal Support recommended) Optional: Adobe-certified GPU card for GPU-accelerated ray-traced 3D renderer |
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Internet |
Internet connection and registration are necessary for required software activation, validation of subscriptions, and access to online services. |
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Software |
QuickTime 10.x software recommended |
Software (can be provided by D&G College upon enrolment)
- Adobe Animate
- Adobe After Effects
- Adobe Photoshop
You will also need:
- Drawing paper
- Graphite pencil
- Fineliner
- Coloured pencils
- Camera/smart phone to capture video
- Scanner/camera to capture stills/copy artwork
Additional Entry Requirements
Information and Interview Session Requirements
This is a key aspect of the application process. You must confirm your attendance should you be offered an appointment.
During the information and interview session, we will ensure the entry requirements and your aspirations and career plan are appropriate for the course and the level of course you have applied for. It is therefore important that you prepare well for this.
Course Content
Essential skills for employment or progression to further study will be developed including ICT, Communication, Numeracy, Problem solving and Working with others.
Assessments
Assessment are both practical and written.
Progression
Students may apply to progress to HNC Graphic Design with Moving Image (Visual Communication certificate)
Career Prospects
The course can provide an option for further study in Visual Communication which will then lead to employment in a range of visual or digital media-based careers including self-employment or creative roles such as animation, web design, advertising, graphic design, film, TV etc.
Additional funding information
(01387) 734000
Selling Points
Highlights:
- Experiment with a range of visual communication disciplines
- Find your niche subject/s
- Start to discover your creative style
- Guest speakers
- Develop new skills