Anne Colgan
The course is great fun - whether it’s for a career or just to enjoy. Most people are nervous when you meet a bunch of new people, but everyone was there to learn and have fun!
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff 80 points
A level CDD
BTEC Level 3
NVQ Level 3
VRQ Level 3
Details
Specialist units will develop your skills, knowledge and understanding relevant to specific creative activities with different mediums and techniques and in the creation of your own professional portfolio including:
HNC (YEAR 1)
- Level 4 Professional Development
- Level 4 Contextual Studies
- Level 4 Individual Project (Pearson Set)
- Level 4 Techniques and Processes
- Level 4 Media Practices
- Level 4 Materials Practices
- Level 4 Visual Narratives (subject to change)
- Level 4 Principles of Life Drawing (Subject to Change)
HND (YEAR 2) (SUBJECT TO VALIDATION)
- Level 5 Professional Practice
- Level 5 Applied Practice Collaborative Project (Pearson Set)
- Level 5 Advanced Art Practice Studies
- Level 5 Creative Entrepreneurship (subject to change)
- Level 5 Art Direction (Subject to Change)
- Level 5 Conceptual Practise (Subject to Change)
You will also produce a professional portfolio showcasing a range of processes and techniques, commercial, cultural and visual awareness, there will also by opportunities for suitable students to undertake work experience with local artists and to work on regional projects.
Course fees: £6,000.
Staff credentials: The academic HE staff team on the programme have vocational experience within the Arts industry and proven academic ability within the team, making them ideally placed to help you the learner apply theory and practical skills to professional levels. The staff educational profile includes degrees in Printed and Woven Textiles, Fine Art and Environmental Art - technical staff hold an MA Art & Design and oversee a range of workshops including Sculpture, Ceramics, Print, Woodwork and Fabricating. The team have a wealth of experience in hosting public arts events and are current artists in their own right. All staff have a recognised teaching qualification and work closely with industry partners to prepare a curriculum that closely supports progression into industry.
Expected workload: 12 hours per week on campus in face to face lecturers, seminars or workshops. Learners will be expected to undertake independant theoretical and practical study to support face to face learning.
Additional costs: All learners have access to a wide range of workshops, resources and materials. However to fully support independant study all learners are required to purchase an Art pack at year start and it is also recommended that learners purchase high quality sketch books and a large portfolio A1. All items can be purchased from the art department. Art Pack £50, Sketchbooks £5.50 and Portfolios £22.50.
Work Experience
N/A
Progression
Learners who achieve the HNC qualification can progress onto the second year of the HND or onto the second year of a relevant degree course. Upon completion of the 2-year HND; learners can top-up to a full degree in a related Art & Design, Creative Arts, 3D Design, Fashion or other relevant subject area. Employment and self-employment in the creative arts sector is also an option and self promotion is an essential element of the course structure.
Over 9000 creative industry companies within Greater Manchester employing over 48,000 people. 18% Industry growth in the area
87% of jobs low risk of automation.
Related Roles Include: Art Director, curatorship, Craft and Fine Artists, Fashion Designers, Graphic Designers, Industrial Designers, Interior Designers.
