Course summary

This exciting new course aims to meet the needs of future artists and designers in the contemporary creative industries. Dedicated pathways provide the opportunity to explore a specialist medium in detail, in preparation for further degree-level study or working in industry. Within the HNC Art and Design course, the Art Practice specialist pathway embraces a full range of disciplines, allowing students to work in the materials and methods of their choice, including: drawing, painting, printmaking, illustration, installation, intervention, sculpture and performance. About the course There is an emphasis on employability skills and the knowledge essential for students with entrepreneurial, employment or academic aspirations. Programme content is designed to be appropriate for entry to or progression within the creative sector and to enable progress to higher study at Level 5 on the Higher National Diploma (HND) and Level 6 BA (Hons) Art and Design top-up degree pathways. HNC Core modules include: -Professional Development -Contextual Studies -Individual Project -Techniques & Processes Specialised mandatory units: -Media Practices -Material Practices Specialist optional units: -select one or two units to make up to 120 credits of study Assessments A combination of traditional and innovative assessment methods are utilised such as: projects, presentations, industry work experience and individual or group assignments. There are no examinations. Qualification awarded: Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Art and Design (Art Practice) - awarded by Pearson Bursaries We want our courses to be accessible to students from any background, so we’ve put together a cash support package in the form of non-repayable bursaries to provide financial help where it’s really needed. Details for 2022-23 will be advertised once approved by the university regulator – the Office for Students (OfS). Please check our website - www.nottinghamcollege.ac.uk - for more information. Your career and progression From the HNC, students can progress to the Level 5 HND in Art and Design (Art Practice) - (subject to validation), and then our Level 6 BA (Hons) Art and Design top-up degree (awarded by Nottingham Trent University) or similar. Art and design graduates are very much in demand in the creative arts and associated industries, such as marketing, publishing, branding, retail merchandising, design agencies and community arts organisations.