Overview

Fine Art HNC (Part 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

6 hours per week.

Expected self-study

You will be expected to study in your own time – hours to be confirmed by your tutor.

Regulatory body

Pearson.

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.

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.

Year 1 – Module A – Process & Practice

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.

Year 2 – Module A – Process & Practice

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, BA Hons (Top-up), 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.

Student Loans Company code

1005526

Additional costs

We aim to provide a minimum of 3 cultural trips a year, the average cost of these trips is ÂŁ25.00 each.

If you would like to find out more about this or other courses, please use our Livechat below, or contact info@bedfordcollegegroup.ac.uk.

Available Courses
Tresham College Kettering Campus
Starts: 14/09/2026
Type: HE
Length: 2 years
Day(s):
Time(s): 9:15am - 4:30pm
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Fees: ÂŁ3,750.00 Fee notes: The fee indicated is for each year of the course.

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.

Any questions?

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.