HNC/D Fine Art
The course encourages the development of a personal, fine art identity through direct, practical engagement with materials and processes such as contemporary painting, drawing, installation and site-specific work, sculpture, textiles, printmaking, ceramics and kiln formed glass, all of which are underpinned by cultural and contextual studies.
WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?
As a student on this course, you will be challenged to investigate a diverse range of art and design media, develop your own innovative visual language and realise your creative potential, both as an individual and as a collaborator.
You will learn to develop your ideas through a wide range of specialist media and expand your creative outcomes through a series of vocationally relevant projects. Professional practice elements include presentation techniques, career planning, marketing and exhibition opportunities.
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
Encouraged to explore and develop skills through practical engagement with materials and processes, students will experiment with a range of practices such as contemporary painting, drawing, installation and site-specific work, sculpture, printmaking and ceramics, all of which are underpinned by cultural and contextual studies. Curatorial and professional practice is also integrated throughout the course in conjunction with local and international artists, designers, curators and galleries.
Modules:
HNC Level 4
Module A: Process & Practice
A1: Concept & Development
A2: Creative Project
HND Level 5
Module B: Professional Creative Practice
B1: Personal Professional Development
B2: Professional Project
WHERE WILL IT TAKE ME?
Employment within the creative industries is as varied as it is challenging. Many of our alumni have progressed into careers such as Art Curation, Gallerist, Designer / Maker, Textile Designer, Fine Artist, Art Technician, Gallery Technician, Art Teaching, Community Artist, Ceramicist and Print Design.
48 UCAS points including a minimum equivalency of one A Level, in addition to GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above.
