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HNC: Art and Design

This course offers a diverse creative arts curriculum covering life drawing, painting, 2D/3D design, printmaking, and mixed media. Participants develop portfolios and exhibit their work, preparing for employment or higher education. It's suitable for school leavers with Higher Art and Design or experienced adult returners in art.

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Level:

SCQF Level 7

Study Mode:

  • Full time

Location:

  • Kirkcaldy

Start Date:

Aug 2025

Duration:

  • One year full-time

Who is this course for?

This course is designed for individuals interested in exploring various creative arts disciplines, including life drawing, painting, design skills, printmaking, and mixed media. It caters to school leavers with Higher Art and Design qualifications as well as adult returners with significant art experience, aiming to prepare them for employment or higher education.

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?

  • 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
  • Illustration techniques
  • Mixed Media Techniques
  • Painting Project
  • Life Drawing
  • Printmaking and Producing Print

Application Information

What further study options are available?

  • HND: Art and Design
  • Art school/university as well as HND Year 2 Level 8

What career opportunities are there?

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

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