Art & Design HND
- MOA
- Full Time
- Level
- Level 5
- Type
- HE
- Duration
- 1 Year
- Location
- Lancaster & Morecambe College
- Start date: 01/09/2025
The Level 5 modules prepare students to move on to specific areas of fine art at Level 6 or to enter employment with the qualities and abilities necessary for roles that require personal responsibility and decision-making.
Students will be able to develop and apply their own ideas to their studies, to deal with uncertainty and complexity, to explore solutions, demonstrate critical evaluation and use both theory and practice in a wide range of fine art situations.
By the end of Level 5, students will have a sound understanding of the principles in their area of specialist study and will know how to apply those principles more widely in the business world. They will be able to perform effectively in their specialist area.
- Course Overview
At level 5 students complete the following module:
Module B Professional Creative Practice which has two parts: B1 Personal Professional Development , B2 Professional Project.
Learners are expected to be in College for up to three days a week and will need to complete regular home study.
While on the course you will complete a variety of projects through which you will develop a range of practical skills and develop your practice through material and contextual investigation. The assignments will be linked to a vocational context, and, whenever possible, working for a real client.
During the programme you will have the opportunity to explore personal themes and concerns, using a range of media. It is a primarily studio based course where you will spend time building an individual portfolio of work.
Where possible there will be organised trips to galleries, studios and museums.
- Progression Routes
Successful students may progress onto an HND or Ba (Hons) Degree, or go into employment in a related arts context.
Exciting roles within a Fine Art or Art & Design include:
• Freelance Artist/Designer
• Art Editor
• Graphic Designer
• Fine Artist or illustrator
• Textiles Designer
• Photographer
• Set Designer
- Entry Requirements
To study this course you will need a minimum of 64 UCAS points, GCSE English and Maths at grade C/4 or higher, and have completed the HNC Fine Art or similar.
You will also need enthusiasm for the subject with a commitment to study, and evidence of good skills in practical subjects.
- How to Apply
If you would like to apply for this course, please click 'Apply' in the top right, follow the steps, and our Admissions Team will be in touch with you.
For more information, advice and guidance please phone Student & Learning Services on 01524 521385 or 0800 306306 or email advice@lmc.ac.uk
Course code: A33904-A1A
