Course summary
The one-year long 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 put an emphasis on professional practice through live projects and by enabling you to submit work to national art competitions, for example the Jerwood Drawing Prize. From the HNC course you can progress onto our Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Art and Design (Arts Practice). The one-year HND programme in Art Practice is a follow on from the HNC course and will allow you to explore your arts practice with an emphasis on developing a personal visual language in paint, drawing, sculpture or interdisciplinary approach to making art. 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 work. There is an emphasis on professional practice through live projects. This is a well-recognised course for the quality of teaching, collaborations and exhibitions. Our students also show their art work at the end of year exhibitions and get the opportunity to visit galleries at home and abroad in places such as Berlin, Amsterdam or New York. 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. On successful completion of the HND you will have the option to top up the qualification to a full Bachelor’s degree at university or enter employment. Career options include: Art Practitioner, Illustrator, Gallery Curator, Conservation and much more.
Modules
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.
Assessment method
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.
How to apply
25Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
You will need: 32-48 UCAS tariff points including a relevant science area OR Animal Management BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma OR Equivalent Level 3 qualification including A-Levels GCSEs in English, Maths & Science at Grade C or above. We also welcome students with relevant work experience.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://bedfordcollegegroup.ac.uk/courses/arts-practice-btec-hnc-part-time-l1622/
Additional entry requirements
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Unistats information
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £3000 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £3000 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £3000 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £3000 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Art Practice students are required to pay additional costs of £150.00 .The fee will cover materials used on the course (please see website for details).
Fees subject to change.
Provider information
Tresham College - Kettering Campus
Windmill Avenue
Kettering
NN15 6ER