HNC Applied Arts

Overview

This is a challenging course where you take part in an exciting and comprehensive programme of design and specialist craft studies. The course is project-based, and you’ll explore your own creativity and prepare for the demands of a degree course or working as an independent maker. Projects concentrate on designing, exploring and making, drawing and personal expression.

You’ll study applied art techniques in Art Glass, Applied Ceramics, Jewellery and Performance Costume. Although we teach some making skills on the course, it’s an advantage to have experience in working in 3D, and also making skills in different media.

• An NC/NQ in an Art & Design subject, OR
• Two Highers – one of which must be in Art and Design.
• Examples of art & design work.

More Information

The subjects you’ll study include: Observational Drawing, Developmental Drawing, Creative Process, Art and Design Project, Art and Design Context, Ceramics Design and Production, Jewellery Design and Production, Art Glass Design and Production, Art and Design: Performance Costume, Cultural Identity, and Portfolio Production.

Career

2D and/or 3D Designer/Maker.

Continuing Study

This course can help you apply to a wide range of progression routes at both HND and Degree Level. Successful students have moved on to: HND Jewellery; HND Art Glass; HND Performance Costume; HND Fashion/Textiles; 3-D Design at Gray's School of Art, Aberdeen; Environmental Art at Glasgow School of Art; and Fine Art at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art, Dundee.

One year, starting in August.

City Campus North Hanover Street.