Mode of Study

Full-time

Start Date

27th Jan 2025, years

Overview

You will develop a range of Art and Design skills understanding 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 a range of Art and Design and contemporary based craft courses.   

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.
• Digital imaging.
• Developmental drawing
• 3D Development.
• Printmaking.

After the course

Careers

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