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VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS
CREATIVE ANIMATION HND
(SCQF Level 8)
Course overview
This is a broad-based course that develops your creative
and technical animation skills, encompassing both
traditional animation techniques and digital practices. You'll
have the opportunity for study trips at both home and
abroad. In addition, the course provides relevant industrial
experience and you would be expected to complete a
range of live and client-led projects.
Minimum entry requirements
• Higher Art and Design at Grade C or above AND National
5 English at Grade C or above; OR
• NC Art and Design, Graphic Arts Portfolio, Graphic
Design or Illustration; OR
• Other equivalent qualifications or experience.
Contact
tom.elliott@cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk
DIGITAL ARTS HND
(SCQF Level 8)
Course overview
This course provides a foundation in art and design and
the opportunity for you to develop project-based work in
creative coding, mixed media, digital video, digital sound,
interactive media and other forms of computer art. It
includes an understanding of the role that research plays in
art and design.
Minimum entry requirements
• Higher Art and Design at Grade C or above AND National
5 English at Grade C or above; OR
• NC Art and Design or related subject; OR
• Other equivalent qualifications or experience.
Contact
tom.elliott@cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk
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GRAPHIC ARTS PORTFOLIO NQ
(SCQF Level 6)
Course overview
This foundation course allows you to build a creative
portfolio of art, graphic design, illustration and animation
work. You'll learn to research effectively and work creatively
in a studio environment, from sketchbook and design
process to finished work. Emphasis is placed on research,
development of ideas and experimentation of media to
enable you to gain a thorough understanding of the design
process.
Minimum entry requirements
• National 5 Art and Design and National 5 English at
Grade C or above; OR
• Other equivalent qualifications or experience.
Contact
john.baird@cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk
DIGITAL ART & ANIMATION PORTFOLIO NQ
(SCQF Level 6)
Course overview
This course gives you a lively introduction to the areas of
digital arts and animation and gives you the chance to
develop a strong portfolio of work which will be suitable for
applying to a wide range of higher art and design courses.
You will be able to develop robust creative drawing, design
and animation skills, as well as strengthening your analytical
and organisational skills. By so doing you will be able to
take the first steps towards an exciting career in the creative
sector.
Minimum entry requirement
• National 5 Art and Design and National 5 English at
Grade C or above; OR
• Other equivalent qualifications or experience.
Contact
tom.elliott@cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk