HND in Fine Art

Course Overview

The Higher National Diploma in Fine Art course aims to prepare students for a career in Fine Art or to enable progression to degree level study. Students who wish to progress to Birmingham City University gain automatic entry onto the second year of a related degree programme following successful completion of the Higher National Diploma course.

The Higher National Diploma in fine art course aims to prepare students for a career in fine art or to enable progression to degree level study. Students who wish to progress to Birmingham City University gain automatic entry onto the second year of a related degree programme following successful completion of the Higher National Diploma course.

Course content

Year 1 Business and professional practice Developing a fine art language Drawing in a fine art context Historical and contextual referencing Sculpture Painting Photography Printmaking Year 2 Business and professional practice Commissioned artwork Critical study Curating and participating in exhibitions Developing fine art identity Drawing Personal development Site specific art Specialist studio practice

Entry Requirements

Applicants should have four GCSEs at grade C or above plus one of the following : two A Levels or four AS Levels: Advanced VCE (Vocational Certificate of Education); BTEC Diploma in Foundation Studies in Art and Design; BTEC National Diploma.

Progression

Students who achieve a Pass on the Higher National Diploma in Fine Art programme can automatically progress to the second year of an appropriate degree course at Birmingham City University.