Accredited By
Pearson
Delivery Model
On Campus
Admissions
Jan / Sep
Course Duration
2 Years
Your Creativity Begins With
HND Graphic Design
Turn Ideas into Impact.
Overview of the course
Transform your creativity into professional expertise with a Pearson Higher National qualification. Explore visual communication, branding, digital media and contemporary graphic design through immersive, industry-focused learning while building a distinctive portfolio for university progression and global creative careers.
The HND Graphic Design at IVY Academic Network is designed for aspiring designers and creative professionals who want to transform ideas into powerful visual experiences. Delivered in collaboration with Pearson BTEC (UK), the programme combines internationally recognised learning with practical studio experience, creative exploration and professional development.
The programme develops your ability to think creatively, communicate visually and solve real-world design challenges. Through studio projects, workshops, digital experimentation, presentations and industry-focused practice, students learn to create compelling visual outcomes across print, digital and contemporary media.
Supported by experienced academics and industry practitioners, students develop creative confidence, technical proficiency and professional capabilities aligned with contemporary industry standards.
Whether your ambition is to become a Graphic Designer, Brand Designer, Art Director, UI/UX Designer, Illustrator, Digital Designer or Creative Entrepreneur, the HND provides a strong foundation for university progression and exciting opportunities across the global creative and digital industries.
Develop Your Expertise In
- Graphic & Visual Communication
- Branding & Visual Identity
- Digital & Print Design
- Typography & Layout
- Illustration & Creative Concepts
- UI/UX & Digital Media
- Portfolio Development & Professional Practice
Programme Information
- Awarding Body: Pearson (BTEC Higher National Diploma)
- Duration: 2 years
- Intakes: January and September
- Mode of Study: On campus
- Qualification Level: Level 4 (Year 1) and Level 5 (Year 2)
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Admissions Requirement for HND Graphic Design
To achieve 14 years of education equivalence from the Higher Education Commission Pakistan, students are required to have completed 12 years of local education (Matric/Intermediate) or 8 O-levels and 3 A-levels. In other instances, you will normally need to have the following:
- IBCC equivalent Level 2 and Level 3
- Mature entry route for professionals or students who have taken a break from formal education, which may include relevant work experience and/or professional qualifications in their field
Course Modules
- Professional Development Compulsory
- Contextual Studies Compulsory
- Individual Project (Pearson-set unit) Compulsory
- Techniques and Processes Compulsory
- Typography Compulsory
- Graphic Design Practices Compulsory
- Visual Narratives Compulsory
- Studio Photography Compulsory
- Professional Practice Compulsory
- Applied Practice Collaborative Project (Pearson-set) Compulsory
- Advanced Graphics Design Studies Compulsory
- Moving Image Compulsory
- 3D Modelling & Rendering Compulsory
- Digital Animation Compulsory
Assessments in HND Graphic Design
A range of appropriate assessments will enable you to grow in confidence and demonstrate your acquisition of knowledge and skills. The formative and summative assessment methods used across the course include:
- Coursework includes examples of Fashion Design, research sketchbooks/portfolios, professional portfolio, research assignments, garment manufacture, 3-D development, essays, contextual writing and blogs.
- Assessments based on individual and group presentations.
- Portfolio reviews are a key means of assessing, but they are also important for collating work for a professional portfolio. This instils the right attitudes towards professional work whereby you can use your portfolio to promote yourself in professional contexts.
- Essays and reports feature in developing writing skills, helping you to express ideas in a variety of ways and styles and to develop academic writing skills that are of particular benefit in producing the final year contextual rationale for your major project.
- A midpoint Formal Formative Assessment to review all work in progress.
- Key Skills are embedded in the teaching and learning of the course and will be taken into account in all assessments.
Mode of Study in HND Graphic Design
The programme is taught using face-to-face learning. Students will have access to IVY resources at the college library and online to complete their studies/modules. Support will be provided by tutors throughout the programme duration.
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