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COMPUTER MODELLING AND ANIMATION NQ
(SCQF Level 5)
Course overview
This creative computing course provides an overview of the
key elements of computer modelling and animation (3D and
2D), giving you the practical and theoretical knowledge you
need to progress to higher level courses in a range of areas,
including 3D Computer Animation and Games Development.
Minimum entry requirements
• Three National 5 qualifications at Grade C or above
including English and Mathematics and preferably an arts
or STEM based subject; OR
• Other equivalent qualifications or experience.
Contact
douglas.liddle@cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk
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COMPUTING: GAMES DEVELOPMENT NQ
(SCQF Level 6)
Course overview
This course provides you with opportunities to gain practical
experience in a wide range of creative subjects including
Digital Games Design, Programming in a High Level
Language and 3D Modelling and Animation. You'll develop
an end-of-year games-based project to integrate and
showcase your creative skills. The course will also develop
Maths-based concepts which are required for study at
higher level.
Minimum entry requirements
• Three National 5 qualifications at Grade C or above
including English and Mathematics; OR
• Other equivalent qualifications or experience.
Contact
douglas.liddle@cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk
DIGITAL DESIGN: GRAPHICS HND
(SCQF Level 8)
Course overview
This new course will develop your creative and technical
skills in the production of screen-based graphic design and
media content for interactive and multimedia applications,
such as web, mobile app, motion graphics and VFX. The
course is delivered mainly through practical projects in the
studio and state of the art labs, using industry standard
software and techniques.
Minimum entry requirements
• Higher Art and Design or Graphic Communication at
Grade C or above AND National 5 English at Grade C or
above; OR
• National Certificate in Art and Design or related subject;
OR
• Other equivalent qualifications or experience.
Contact
tom.elliott@cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk
GRAPHIC DESIGN HND
(SCQF Level 8)
Course overview
This course will develop your creative ability and technical
graphics skills, mainly through practical projects in
the studio. The course also encourages you to take
responsibility for your own development. You'll build on your
own creative concepts through research and development
in the sketchbook, before producing finished work digitally.
Minimum entry requirements
• Higher Art and Design at Grade C or above AND National
5 English at Grade C or above; OR
• National Certificate in Art and Design or related subject; OR
• Other equivalent qualifications or experience.
Contact
john.baird@cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk
ILLUSTRATION HND
(SCQF Level 8)
Course overview
This course will help you develop your creative and
technical skills to become an illustrator. You'll build projects
from initial ideas and sketchbook drawings, through to
finished illustration artwork. On completion of the course,
you'll have produced a broad and exciting portfolio of
illustrations and other relevant art and design work.
Minimum entry requirements
• Higher Art and Design at Grade C or above AND National
5 English at Grade C or above; OR
• National Certificate in Art and Design or related subject; OR
• Other equivalent qualifications or experience.
Contact
john.baird@cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk