Digital Design
The HND Digital Design course provides an immersive experience across various design disciplines, equipping creative students with real-world skills tailored to evolving industry demands. Specialisms include Graphic Design, Illustration, Motion Design, Animation, Video Production, Web Design and more.
| Award Name | BTEC Higher National Diploma at UK Level 5 |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | Pearson |
| NFQ Level |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| BTEC Higher National Diploma at UK Level 5 | Pearson |
Duration
2 years full-time.
Entry Requirements
32 UCAS Points plus OLC (Grade 05 or above) in English. Interview also required.
Careers / Further progression
Further Study
You can progress into any relevant degree programme at university or begin to explore employment opportunities in this creative field. Students can enter directly into year 2, and in some cases even into year 3 on relevant Degree courses at University.
Career Prospects
Students can find their chosen pathways without having to guess what their future degree title will be *Graphic Design *Illustration *Motion Design *Video Production *Animation *UX/UI Design *Digital Marketing/Advertising.
Further information
Start Date: 09/09/2024.
Strand Road Campus
£2,500 per annum (subject to change).
Applications are now open for Higher Education Courses 2024-25. To apply online please see "Application Weblink".
Course Overview
The HND Digital Design course provides an immersive experience across various design disciplines, equipping creative students with real-world skills tailored to evolving industry demands. Specialisms include Graphic Design, Illustration, Motion Design, Animation, Video Production, Web Design and more. The course features live briefs, providing hands-on experience in solving real design challenges and meeting client expectations. Students utilize industry-standard Adobe tools and emerging technologies to align with current practices. A strong emphasis is placed on developing a professional work ethic, fostering imagination and initiative. Students gain expertise in content creation for marketing, social media advertising, promotions and campaigns. The intersection of design with live performance and conceptual art is also explored for a holistic approach to visual communication. Career preparation is a key focus, with students curating high-quality portfolios and showreels reflecting their individual styles. Integration of AI into the research stage-students will be better equipped to analyse data, identify design trends, and generate ideas efficiently. This forward-thinking course equips graduates for success in employment or further education within the fast-paced world of digital design.
Course Modules:
Professional Development
Communication in Art and Design
Advanced Digital Design Studies
Applied Collaborative Practice
Contextual Stuides
Visual Narratives
Techniques and Processes
Screen Based Practice
Moving Image
Conceptual Practice
Creative Industries Placement
Individual Project (Pearson Set)
Professional Practice
Brand Professional Development
Techniques and Processes
Screen-based Practices
Digital Design Practices
Professional Practice
Applied Practice Collaborative Project (Pearson Set)
Creative Industries Placement
Work Placement is part of the wider programme of learning and aims to bridge the transition from college to employment. Work experience, as described in this brief, can take a variety of forms: shadowing professionals freelance operation (freelance job sourced individually or provided by the college) traditional placement (within a college company model or external company/business). The Work Placement portfolio may comprise one or more of the above types. This brief does not prescribe any one form of work experience and can combine the above categories; negotiation with unit staff is essential to help you decide on the best form of work experience related to your intended career pathway. As a professional, learning is a continuous and life-long process. Within the creative industries there is constant change in technology, materials, processes, legislation and practice. In order to remain up-to-date, it is necessary to recognise the potential of both structured, classroom-based learning and the learning that is gained through professional activities in the studio, office, workshop or on-site. Whether through a traditional industry placement, a freelance opportunity or a simulated industry situation, it is important for students to recognise key industry structures and their related employment patterns and characteristics. Effective workplace learning requires both the application of a skillset and the implementation of appropriate attitudes and behaviours. The development of broader employability attributes and the recognition that transferrable skills are likely to generate and enhance employment opportunities within the creative industries. Work Placement provides a framework in which students have the opportunity to reflect upon and contextualise the learning that they gain from working within the industry. In coordination with tutors and an employer, students will define the scope, duration and content of their expected work-based learning experience. Throughout the period of their work-based learning experience, students will be expected to record their experience and reflect upon their own learning.
Give us a call
Our campus can be contacted by phone:
Strand Road: 028 7127 6000