Higher National Diploma - Visual Communication: Illustration

Visual Communication in Illustration HND is a vibrant and creative course designed to give students a thorough understanding of the visual communication industry. This course will allow students to discover dynamic knowledge and develop the skills needed to work as a freelance illustrator or progress on to university degree courses.  

Students will learn industry-relevant programmes in specialized illustration areas such as editorial, design, advertising and book publishing. Edinburgh's aim is to promote students' individual creativity, develop their artwork and prepare them for working in the industry. Students will be taught by experienced illustrators and there will be options to undertake client-led live projects and briefs set by professionals from the creative industry as well as taking part in national design and illustration competitions. This is all invaluable practical experience to prepare students to work as a professional illustrator. Throughout the course, students will also develop a range of vocational and transferable skills which are highly sought after in today’s competitive job market.