HND Graphic Design (Visual Communication)

• Graphic Design
• Illustration
• Digital Imaging
• Typography
• Photography
• Sustainable Design
• Portfolio Production
• Printmaking
• Desktop Publishing

• Graphic designer
• Digital designer
• UX/UI designer
• Illustrator
• Artworker
• Art director
• Freelance designer
• Games artist

On successful completion of this course students may progress onto a related degree programme. 

Forth Valley College has formal articulation links in place for entry into Year three of the following degree programmes: 

• BA Art and Design - Forth Valley College
• BA (Hons) Visual Communication and Design - University of the Highlands & Islands
• BSc (Hons) Digital Design – Glasgow Caledonian University 

Please note articulation links are subject to change and do not guarantee a place on any university course. Students can still apply for entry to Year one or two of many of these degree programmes and should check with individual universities for more detail. Each institution will have specific entry requirements.

Entry Requirements?? 

• All applicants are required to demonstrate a portfolio during interview 

Plus one of the following: 

• Two Highers at grade C or above to include Art and Design and, preferably, English. If applicants do not hold Higher English they must possess National 5 English
• Foundation Apprenticeship in Creative and Digital Media plus Higher Art at grade C or above
• Successful completion of a relevant access course or an appropriate group of National Qualification units 

Further advice for full-time applicants:

• Please ensure you have an online account before starting your application
• If you created your account prior to November 2024, you will need to register a new account
• Before starting the application process, please ensure you already hold or are working towards the relevant entry qualifications required for the course you are applying for
• Ensure you use your own personal email address when creating your online account
• Once you have submitted your application, you will receive an automated email immediately
• If you do not receive an acknowledgement e-mail immediately, please check your SPAM/Junk folder
• Please include as much detail as possible in your personal statement such as: the reason you are applying, future career plans, previous employment, relevant experience, hobbies and interests
• Disclosing support needs in your application will not affect your chances of being offered a place on a course at Forth Valley College
• If your application is successful, you will be invited for interview. For January start courses interviews will be in Nov/Dec and interviews for August start courses will take place between February and May
• If your application is unsuccessful, you will be offered support in finding a suitable alternative course
• Applicants who provide a mobile phone number on their application form will be sent a text reminder prior to the day of interview
• If you are unable to attend an interview or wish to withdraw your application - please email student.applications@forthvalley.ac.uk