Mode of Study

Full-time

Start Date

25th Aug 2025, 1 year

Location

City Campus

Applications from International Students Welcome

Overview

You will develop skills in various techniques ceramics, jewellery, textiles and art glass. You will develop design and drawing skills and understand the practical applications of various media, through the creative process. You will be able to develop a portfolio of work in 2D and 3D and is suitable for anyone wishing an introduction to creative processes and contemporary craft.

 There is a strong ethos of ethical making and sustainability, which will be embedded into your learning.

This course is placed on the Scottish Credit Qualifications Framework at Level 6. 

Entry requirements

Minimum entry requirements

• National 5 Art and Design and National 5 English at Grade C or above; OR
• Other equivalent qualifications or experience.

Additional selection requirements

• You'll be invited for a group and/or individual interview where you can find out more about the course and tell us why you're interested in this subject area or we'll make an offer based on your application form.
• You’ll be asked to provide examples of your art and design work.

ESOL entry requirements

Applicants whose first language is not English should have minimum SQA ESOL National 5 or equivalent for NC/NQ courses and ESOL Higher or equivalent for HNC/D courses.

What you study

You'll study:

• Exploratory Media Handling.
• Sketchbook Development.
• Jewellery.
• Textiles.
• Ceramics.
• Art Glass.

After the course

Careers

You could find work as a:

• Designer.
• Craftsperson.
• Theatre designer.
• Leisure and retail industry employee.
• Community art worker.
• Self-employed artist.

Continuing Study

With the portfolio you build on this course you can apply for a range of HNC/D level courses, such as HND Applied Arts, or HND Fine Art at the college.