Fine Art - HNC

The HNC in Contemporary Fine Art Practice is the first step on a flexible pathway towards a BA (Hons) degree in Creative Practice. Designed to reflect both the realities of the creative industries and the need for flexibility in modern life, this course allows you to build your degree one year at a time. You can progress, pause or change direction while still gaining a recognised, industry?relevant qualification at each stage. This staged approach means you don't need to commit to three years of study from the outset. The course enables you to: explore and define your creative and professional identity; develop your practice at a manageable pace; gain a recognised qualification each year. You can leave at the end of any stage with a formal award that supports creative employment, freelance practice or progression to further study. Based at Blackpool School of Arts, you'll study within a dynamic, supportive and experimental creative environment. You'll benefit from: a multi?disciplinary curriculum that encourages exploration across fine art practices; opportunities to collaborate with students from other creative programmes; small class sizes and personalised tutorial support. This studio?led approach supports creative risk?taking, collaboration and the development of confident, independent artistic practice. Alongside developing your creative work, you'll build practical skills that support a sustainable future in the arts. You'll learn how to: use a range of fine art techniques and processes to produce professional?quality outcomes; manage multiple creative projects effectively; build enterprise skills, including self?promotion, portfolio development and networking; work collaboratively with others, reflecting professional creative practice; stay informed about contemporary art and industry trends.

Grade 4/C in both GCSE Maths and English, or L2 equivalent. A minimum of 48 UCAS points in an appropriate discipline or 2x A Levels in appropriate discipline orLevel 3 Extended Diploma or Merit from Level 3 Diploma in an appropriate discipline or Level 3 Access to Higher Education Diploma or Foundation Diploma Art & Design or An international equivalent of the above qualifications. Anyone who can demonstrate relevant work/life skills or knowledge can also be considered on an individual basis.

Module A: Process and PracticeA1: Concept and Development (340 GLH - 85 credits) A2: Creative Project (140 GLH - 35 credits)

Most courses are assessed via a combination of coursework, exams and practical assessments. Exams are formal, timed written assessments, carried out in a controlled environment and overseen by one or more invigilators. Coursework differs from exams in that it is usually non-timed and carried out independently. Practical assessments involve observation of your practical skills and competencies by a trained assessor. Please contact us for further details about the course.

The College is well known for its friendly and supportive environment. We have dedicated tutors to help you achieve your learning goals. We also have an experienced team of advisers who can provide additional support along with advice and guidance on a whole range of issues, free of charge. The important thing is that you make the most of your time with us and if we can help with that in any way, we will. Please contact us for further details about the course.

Most courses are assessed via a combination of coursework, exams and practical assessments. Exams are formal, timed written assessments, carried out in a controlled environment and overseen by one or more invigilators. Coursework differs from exams in that it is usually non-timed and carried out independently. Practical assessments involve observation of your practical skills and competencies by a trained assessor.

The Level 4 Higher National Certificate provides a solid grounding in Art & Design, along with the specialist pathways, which students can build on, should they decide to continue their studies beyond the Certificate stage. Live art and design production covers several careers in the art and design industries and there are different routes to follow.