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Visual Arts (Art and Design)

City of Sunderland College

UCAS Code: 7Y8N | Higher National Certificate - HNC

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Course option

1year

Full-time | 2024

This programme gives you the opportunity to work in a variety of specialisms including, Painting & Drawing, Sculpture, Photography and Digital Media. Over the course of the two years you will develop a personal portfolio and also take part in an exhibition of your own work. In the second you will be directed towards how to best prepare for employment within the creative industries or how to take the next step into the final year of a full degree. This course offers a much more personal experience with smaller class sizes than larger universities.
The course is intended for anyone with a passion for art and is looking for a potential future professional career in the visual arts sector. It is aimed at any student who wishes to develop their skills in painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking and photography.

Modules

Over this 2 year programme you will complete 16 units which could include: Year 1 * visual Communication in Art and Design *Ideas Generation and Development in Art and Design *Contextual and Cultural Referencing in Art and Design * Professional Practice in Art & Design * Digital Media in Art and Design * Drawing Techniques and Processes in Art & Design * Communication with Images in Art and Design * Exhibition of Art Work Year 2 * Project Design, Implementation and Evaluation * Digital Image Creation and Development * Ideas in Context * Visual and Personal Presentation * Personal Development through Drawing * Art, Design and Media Practice within the Digital Environment * References and sources in Art and Design * Employability Skills

Tuition fees

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England
£5,999
per year
Northern Ireland
£5,999
per year
Scotland
£5,999
per year
Wales
£5,999
per year

The Uni


Course location:

Bede Campus

Department:

Visual and Performing Arts

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