Art & Design : Visual Arts HNC

Within the HND year you will consolidate your technical skills by focussing in on the areas which are most important to your future progression. These include traditional and non-traditional, conceptual, installation art, approaches to drawing and painting, life drawing, printmaking, and ceramics. You will also deepen your understanding of contextual references whilst developing an analytical and reflective approach to your work.

The Program can be studied full time over one year (attending two days per week) or part time over two years (attending one day per week).

Why should I choose the course?

This course is delivered by highly specialised staff who have a wealth of industrial and teaching experience. The projects you will undertake will equip you with the skills and knowledge required to progress into industry. There will be plenty of opportunities to develop your artistic practice in a highly supportive learning environment. We work closely with local employers and enterprises to deliver a breadth of live projects. These have included:

• Producing commissioned artwork for Cine Window in Winsford, Winsford Library and Blakemere Craft Centre.
• Undertaking projects to develop self-employment skills such as producing artwork for the Warrington Christmas Markets.
• Taking part in social action projects such as collaborative projects with Mind Mental Health Charity.

External exhibiting at local venues such as the Lion Salt Works in Northwich.