Overview
Fine Art HNC (Full time)The Pearson BTEC HNC Fine Art course aims to develop students as professional, self-reflecting individuals able to meet the demands of clients and employers in the Fine Art sector and adapt to a constantly changing world. The qualifications aim to widen access to higher education and enhance career prospects.
Higher Education at Tresham is taught by Art & Design specialist practitioners, with extensive vocational and academic experience. Flexibility of the full and part time courses allow students to manage work and family commitments alongside study requirements. In addition, competitive course fees and additional supporting bursaries enable more accessible learning.
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Important information
- No. of contact hours
12 hours per week
- Expected self-study
12 hours per week
- Regulatory body
Pearson
- UCAS code
FA01
- Student Loans Company code
114679
Course information
32-48 UCAS points and English language and maths GCSE grade 4 or above.
1. Progressing students from Level 3 will be required to have successfully passed their Extended Diploma year and attended a portfolio interview with the HNC Fine Art staff.
2. External students will be required to attend a portfolio interview with subject staff and give evidence of prior learning within the subject area.
The course is delivered over 1 academic year covering one Core Module with two main units. Content is delivered based on the following unit criterion.
1. Contextual Knowledge
2. Ideas Generation & Development
3. Technical Knowledge & Skill
4. Professional Practice.
5. Communication.
Formative feedback supports assessment throughout the year, ensuring group and individual sessions on feedback are achieved.
Students attend for 12 hours a week and it is expected that they match that with independent study time.
Module A Process & Practice includes the following units:
Unit A1 Concept & Development
This assessment unit is designed to enable the practice and development of underpinning knowledge, understanding and proficiency of creative practice through exploration of the subject area.
Unit A2 Creative Project
This assessment unit is designed to give students the opportunity to consolidate and apply their learning through the production of a portfolio of work related to project outcomes.
The method of assessment is via evidence-based submissions – recommended and types of evidence may include:
- A portfolio of development work and outcomes
- Physical and digital prototypes
- Written reports, essays or case studies
- Planning and research documents, files and links
- Audio and visual presentations
- Exhibitions of outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be awarded the Higher National Certificate in Fine Art.
Course progression:
HND High National Diploma Fine Art at Tresham (Year 2) UON BA Hons Fine Art Top Up at Tresham or University of Northampton campus, leading to Master Degree and PHD.
A wide range of specialist degree courses within the Art & Design umbrella.
Career progression:
Employed / Freelance – Practising Fine Artist, Teacher/Lecturer, Curator, Illustrator, Theatre Set Artist, Artist is Residence, Artists Assistant and Critic.
Some specialist art supplies maybe required dependent on student specialisms. Trips are planned throughout the year and these are dependent on availability of relevant exhibitions.
There are usually three cultural visits a year. It is suggested that students should budget £25 for each college coach trip and additional funding for independent travel.
If you would like to find out more about this or other courses, please use our Livechat below, or contact info@bedfordcollegegroup.ac.uk.
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Funding Information
You could be eligible to take out a loan to cover the cost of your tuition fees. Click on the link below to find out more about the financial support available for our Higher Education courses.
Find out moreIf you decide to pay for your course yourself, we also offer an affordable Direct Debit instalments option to help spread the cost of tuition fees (terms apply).
Alistair
I started out at College on the Level 3 Animation course and found that I really enjoyed the Illustration side. At the higher levels of animation there is not so much illustration included, but I knew I needed to study an undergraduate course in order to achieve more UCAS points. The HNC in Art Practice gives me the points I need to apply for university, but also allows me to carry on developing my illustration skills.
I’ve never really been a fan of writing and I’m not very good at it, so I’m really enjoying the creative side of the course. I’ve learnt new and exciting medias to work with, such as printing, which gives me a new platform to work with and create my art. It’s been a busy time developing a portfolio and applying to university alongside the course, but I have had the full support of my tutors to help balance everything and make the process of applying to university easier.
This course has enabled me to develop my art skills in an environment where I have everything I need. We have access to the various art facilities and departments from fashion and printmaking, to animation studios and filming; the list goes on.
Additional Learning Support
If you have a specific learning difficulty or disability, are deaf or hearing impaired, our Additional Learning Support team are on hand to give you assistance whenever you need it. Email: ALSteam@bedford.ac.uk or call us on 01234 291333.
Financial Support
For information regarding financial support, please visit the Financial Support section to see the support you may be entitled to apply for.
Accessibility
We have access arrangements in place to help students with disabilities or any other particular needs. Call us on 01234 291000 or 01536 413123 for more information.
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If you would like to find out more about this or other courses, please use our Livechat below, email info@bedfordcollegegroup.ac.uk or call us on 0345 658 8990.
