Visual Communication HNC

What is special about this course?

The HNC Visual Communication is a practical, skills-based course. It provides the opportunity to explore a wide range of creative tools and techniques relevant to graphic design, photography, moving image and illustration.

Working on a range of creative projects, you will develop an understanding of how your evolving creative skill set can be applied through the design process.

Special features

• Introduction to a breadth of visual communication tools and techniques
• State-of-the-art software and printmaking facilities
• Dynamic project briefs aligned to industry standard skills development
• Opportunities for national and international trips to enhance your experience
• You can study full time or part time to suit your personal and professional circumstances

Accommodation

We offer modern student accommodation at a number of our locations.

Entry requirements

• 1 Scottish Higher at grade C or above OR
• 1 A level at grade D or above
• Individual competence in art, design or lens-based skills evidenced by a portfolio of work will be considered
• Prospective students without the standard entry requirements as listed above are encouraged to apply
• You may also be required to submit a portfolio and may be invited for an interview

Access routes

• NC Art and Design
• NC Art, Design and Media
• NC Digital Media
• NC Computing with Digital Media
• University of Arts London: Diploma Level 3 Award
• Foundation Apprenticeship in Creative and Digital Media

Year 1 - HNC

Mandatory units are:

• Art and design context
• Visual communication: an introduction
• Visual communication: graded unit 1
• Working in the field of visual communication
• Digital imaging
• Art and design project

Option units may include:

• Graphic design 
• Illustration 
• Mixed media 
• Developmental drawing 
• Portfolio production
• Photography: an introduction 
• Personal development planning 
• Art and design: creative process
• Typography

Option units available may vary depending on study location, for more information contact your chosen campus

Fees

For students normally domiciled in Scotland, with a term-time address in Scotland, the following fees apply:

This includes

• EU nationals with settled or pre-settled status in the UK,
• EEA/Swiss nationals with settled status in the UK
• EEA/Swiss nationals with pre-settled status who are self-employed or migrant workers in the UK.

Rest of UK students

For students normally domiciled in the rest of the UK (England, Wales and N. Ireland, including Channel Islands and the Isle of Man) and with a term time address in Scotland, the following fees apply:

Fees are payable in advance each academic year unless otherwise agreed.

There are a number of funding options available to UK students to help you pay for your studies and your cost of living while studying.

International students

For students who do not normally reside in the UK, including EU/EEA and Swiss nationals without settled or pre-settled status in the UK, with a term-time address in Scotland, the following fees apply:

This includes EEA/Swiss nationals with pre-settled status who are not self-employed or migrant workers in the UK.

Part-time study is not open to international student requiring Student Route visa sponsorship to study in the UK.

Funding

UHI has a number of scholarships, bursaries, awards, and discretionary fund opportunities available to new and current students. Please use the A-Z of funds or use the filter to see which ones may be relevant to you. All students are welcome to apply.

Further information on funding your studies is also available, please see the attached link or contact the relevant UHI partner.

Additional costs

Students are expected to fund the materials required for the production of projects and should allow a starting budget of £150 per year for this.

Optional course trips are available in some campuses at a fee of between £300 – £600, dependent upon selected destination.