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HND: Art and Design SCQF Level 8

This course allows you to study a variety of creative arts including life drawing, painting, 2D and 3D design skills, printmaking, and mixed media. During the course, you will develop a substantial portfolio and also take part in an exhibition of your own work, which will all help prepare for employment or your next step to Higher Education. This course is suitable for school leavers who have studied Higher Art and Design as well as adult returners who have considerable art experience.

Course information

Level:

SCQF Level 8

Duration:

  • Year 1 – one year full-time
  • Year 2 – one year full-time
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What skills will I learn?

This course will help enhance your skill-set and prepare you for employment.

Skills you will learn include: 

  • Life Drawing 
  • Painting 
  • 2D and 3D Design Skills 
  • Printmaking
  • Mixed Media 

What will I study?

Year 1

  • Creative process
  • Art and design project
  • Developmental drawing
  • Observational drawing
  • Art and design: portfolio production
  • Art and design: graded unit 1
  • Art and design: context
  • Printmaking and portfolio production
  • Painting exploratory techniques
  • Creative arts project: development
  • Creative arts project: production
  • Illustration techniques

Year 2

  • Creative project for artists and designers
  • Development drawing portfolio
  • Art and design context – personal investigation
  • Art and design: advanced project
  • Art and design presentation
  • Public art
  • Reflective practice
  • Painting exploratory techniques

Application Information

What further study options are available?

  • BA (Hons): Creative Enterprise.
  • It is possible to progress on to a degree at university from this course - see our HE and Degree Pathways guide for more information.

What career opportunities are there?

  • Wide variety of employment opportunities depending on particular discipline or area of expertise.