Course Summary

The HND Art and Design (Art Practice) is a Fine Art course run over two years. This is a nationally recognised course which is equivalent to the 1st year of an art school undergraduate degree (level 4), and the second year (level 5) is the equivalent to the 2nd year of an undergraduate degree. The course is designed to help you discover and develop your individual abilities and strengths. Throughout the course you will be required to learn and demonstrate technical skills and critical judgement which will inform your work. You will be supported in the process of developing and maturing your ideas and concepts, being able to present them in both written and verbal form. The course also aims to increase your professional attitude to your art practice which you will need to demonstrate in the mid-year and end-of-year exhibitions. In addition, considerable time is spent helping you with your portfolio selection and interview practice if you are applying for a degree or MA study. We hope the HND will give you confidence to progress with your ideas, provide encouragement and support to build a new body of work and to exhibit as professional artists. We offer you the opportunity to further specialise and refine your professional practise in a supportive and stimulating environment

Course Details - Modules

Units are subject to change but would typically cover: - Professional Development - Contextual Studies - Individual Project - Techniques and Processes - Media Practices - Material Practices - Printmaking - Visual Narratives - Advanced Art Practice Studies - Applied Practice: Collaborative Project - Professional Practice - Conceptual Practice - Material Selection and Specification - Moving Image

Course Details – Assessment Method

Assessment criteria is written on project briefs. Some units will be assessed together. Students are given written and verbal individual feedback on their assessments.

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

How to Apply

26 January 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: ARTD

Institution code: M91

Campus Name: Chelsea Centre for the Creative Industries

Campus code:

Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Year 2

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Direct entry into Year 2 (external applicants): We are happy to consider applications for direct entry onto the second year of study from those who have already completed and been certificated on the associated HNC at level 4 with a merit profile. Applicants will be asked to supply their Pearson ID number available on their certificate or transcript.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

48 UCAS points equivalent: - Access to Higher Education Diploma - A levels - BTEC at level 3 - Art Foundation With GCSE English grade 4 or C minimum. Desirable GCSE Maths.

Mature students: if you do not meet the entry requirements as outlined above, we may still consider your application based on previous employment or previous study. We appreciate that mature students may have extensive relevant experience gained through paid or unpaid work, or through other types of professional training or sector-related opportunities and this experience may be used to support an application.

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic) 5.5 Students and prospective students require a minimum level of 5.5 IELTS (or equivalent) with no score lower than a 5 in listening and speaking and no score lower than a 5.5 in reading and writing.
PTE Academic 42.0 Pearson Test of English Academic

Students undertaking higher level education need to have a commensurate level of understanding of the English language so as to be able to achieve their qualification. In the case of applicants for whom English is a second language, the interviewer and Central Admissions Team must assure themselves of the applicant’s ability to function at IELTS English Level 5.5 (or equivalent). This is in line with the requirements of the awarding and validating bodies. Where applicants do not hold an IELTS qualification at 5.5 or equivalent, the Central Admissions will ask the applicant to sit an online test (BKSB) to check the suitability of the applicant’s English level prior to interview. Photographic identification will be required. Applicants who have recently completed (i.e. in the last 2 years) a formal programme of study in English at an appropriate level (such as a level 3 BTEC or ‘A’ level) prior to starting their Higher National are considered to be at a suitable level of English without requiring additional evidence..

Unistats information

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Fees and funding

England 6165.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 6165.0 Year 1
Scotland 6165.0 Year 1
Wales 6165.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

Students will be required to cover costs of exhibition admittance costs, specialist equipment and materials.

Provider information

61 Westminster Bridge Road
South Bank
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
London
SE1 7HT

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