Course summary
The Higher National Certificate (HNC) and the Higher National Diploma (HND) is a two-year programme providing you with a specialist vocational grounding in a wide range of disciplinaries, you can choose to follow Photography, Fine Art, Graphic Design or Film and TV. The programme is split into two one-year programmes. The HNC is a level 4 programme, when this is completed successfully you will have the opportunity to progress onto the HND at level 5. There will be a strong emphasis on the development of both individual practice and an understanding of professional and employment-focused skills. The programme will also provide you with a higher level of contextual awareness of art and design practices, enabling you to progress onto top-up to a full degree. Our goal is to prepare you for a successful career within the creative industry. Building on previous knowledge and skills in art, design and media, the course is structured to provide opportunities across a broad academic and vocational base, progressively deepening your knowledge and skills. Based on the current specification from the awarding body, you will undertake two modules to complete the first year of the programme and two to complete the second year. This full-time programme is run over one year per level with daytime sessions blocked over two days. The course is divided into semesters which are designed to give you a broad overview of your chosen subject area. You will be provided with the opportunity to specialise in a dedicated subject area, with creative industry focus. A range of teaching and learning methods including seminars, lectures, group work, tutorials and e-Learning are used, with a work-related, problem-solving and research-based approach emphasised. You will engage in practical workshops, theoretical studies, group and individual critiques, lectures and both physical and online exhibitions. Residential trips both home and abroad are an important part of the course but are optional. The cost varies and is dependent on current rates for the destination and current restrictions.
Modules
Year 2 – HND Module B Professional Creative Practice B1 Personal Professional Development B2 Professional Project The Level 5 modules prepare you to move on to specific areas of specialist pathway at Level 6 or to enter employment with the qualities and abilities necessary for roles that require personal responsibility and decision-making. You will be able to develop and apply your own ideas to your studies, to deal with uncertainty and complexity, to explore solutions, demonstrate critical evaluation and use both theory and practice in a wide range of creative situations. By the end of Level 5, you will have a sound understanding of the principles in your area of specialist study and will know how to apply those principles more widely in the business world. Please note, units may be subject to change from year to year, due to curriculum updating/sector changes/changes in delivery staff specialisms or awarding body requirements.
Assessment method
The course is divided into semesters which are designed to give you a broad overview of your chosen subject area. You will be provided with the opportunity to specialise in a dedicated subject area, with creative industry focus. A range of teaching and learning methods including seminars, lectures, group work, tutorials and e-Learning are used, with a work-related, problem-solving and research-based approach emphasised. You will engage in practical workshops, theoretical studies, group and individual critiques, lectures and both physical and online exhibitions. Residential trips both home and abroad are an important part of the course but are optional. The cost varies and is dependent on current rates for the destination and current restrictions
How to apply
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.
Application codes
- Course code:
- W3T5
- Institution code:
- W08
- Campus name:
- University Centre: Selby College
- Campus code:
- S
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
Entry requirements for advanced entry (i.e. into Year 2 and beyond)
Completion of HNC pathway
International applicants
This programme is currently open to applicants from the UK and EU only.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 64 points
A level
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Applications from mature students with relevant professional/life experience are welcome. You might be required to provide further evidence to decide on your suitability for the course and an admissions test may be used in certain circumstances.
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Additional entry requirements
Interview
Portfolio
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £6950 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £6950 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £6950 | Year 1 |
Wales | £6950 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Provider information
University Centre: Selby College
Abbot's Rd
Thunderhead Ridge
Selby
YO8 8AT