Overview
Fine Art HNC (Part time)The one year HNC in Art Practice will allow you to explore your artistic practice through a broad diagnostic introduction to contemporary art. For example, painting, printmaking, sculpture or in an interdisciplinary way. In addition, you will develop methodologies for idea generation within an art context. The course will also introduce you to the philosophy and sociology of art. Art theory and contextual studies are delivered alongside your practical artwork. The course is run by art practitioners and they emphasised professional practice through live projects and by enabling you to submit work to national art competitions, for example, the Jerwood Drawing Prize. From this HNC course, you can progress onto our HND.
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You will need:
- 32-48 UCAS points with some art, design and media element OR
- Art & Design BTEC Level 3 Diploma OR
- Art & Design Foundation Diploma (Pre-Degree) OR
- Equivalent Level 3 qualification
- T Level pass in an appropriate subject area
Applicants from A-Level courses displaying high levels of creativity will also be considered. We welcome applications from mature students who will be considered individually on experience rather than qualifications.
Entry is subject to a successful interview, where you will be asked to bring along a portfolio of your existing work.
During this course you will study the following core compulsory units:
- Visual Communication
- Ideas Generation and Development
- Contextual and Cultural Referencing
- Professional Practice.
You will also study from a range of specialist units, including:
- Digital Image Creation and Development
- Exhibition of Art Work
- Management of Art Exhibitions
- Fine Art Painting
- Fine Art Sculpture
- Fine Art Printmaking
- Time-based Artwork
- Fine Art Ready-mades
- Site-specific Art Work
- Commissioned Art Work
- Drawing in Fine Art
- Development of a Fine Art Identity
- Development of a Fine Art Language
- Personal Development Through Drawing.
Some of these units are likely to be combined to form a final major project with unit five, Project Design, Implementation and Evaluation. In total, you will study eight units on this course.
The course benefits from a guest speaker programme and students also have the opportunity to travel abroad on cultural visits, for example, Berlin or Amsterdam or New York.
You will work with a range of specialist lecturers, including practising designers, in well-equipped studios and workshops. Project briefs are set for each assignment, and you are encouraged to develop a personal response to each task. All activities are supported through one-to-one tutorials and group discussions to inform you of personal progress and to aid assessment. Assessment is continuous throughout the course, with assignments graded at the end of each project.
Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Art and Design
Course progression:
Art & Design (Art Practice) BTEC HND
Career progression:
- Teacher Training
- Art Practitioner
- Illustrator
- Gallery Curator
- Conservation
Additional costs
- Provision of basic art & design equipment such as paintbrushes, clay, plaster, wood, canvas, and any additional consumable materials demanded by personal project requirements.
- Resource fee of £150 to cover acrylic paint, oil paint, mediums, and printing/ink costs.
- Train fares for visits by train to London (normally up to two a year).
- A digital camera is advantageous but not essential.
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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).
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