HND Contemporary Art Practice (Year 2)

Course Content

This course is suited to learners seeking to enhance their creative skillset, develop their visual awareness and build a substantial portfolio of high-quality work. Aspiring artists who enter this programme will be exposed to fantastic art and design facilities, including expert tuition from a range of professional artists.


Throughout this course, learners will have the opportunity to acquire, explore and hone their artistic skills. These will include: life drawing and painting; contextual studies; observational drawing; mixed media; printmaking; digital art forms; photography; conceptual art and 3D practice.

Entry Requirements

Successfully complete all 1st year units with satisfactory attendance, timekeeping and commitment.

 

Entry can be possible with successful completion of Year 1 of the HND Contemporary Art Practice at another college, provided all 15 credits are achieved and the subject choices are compatible



Method of Assessment

Continuous internal/external assessment with the focus on portfolio production and submission.

Future Prospects

On completion of this course, learners may apply to study at degree level. Articulation agreement in place with UHI.


Graduates may go directly into the creative industries such as design, media, production roles, arts education, curation and freelance artist/designer.


Video guide to HND Contemporary Art Practice

Course Overview

  • Study Type

    Full Time

  • Campus

    Arbroath Campus

  • Start Date

    31 Aug 2026

  • SCQF Level

    8

  • Duration

    32 Weeks

  • Subject Area

    Art & Design

  • Tuition fees may be paid for full-time students in Scotland subject to meeting residency requirements, applications should be made to the appropriate funding body. International Students please refer to our International fees page

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