You may see a fee attached to the course you’re interested in, but if you are 19+ there may be funding options available to cover the cost of your course.
Get in touch with admissions@ccsw.ac.uk if you’d like anymore information.
The
HND Fine Art (Art, Design & Photography) builds upon the skills, knowledge
and creative confidence developed at HNC level, offering students the
opportunity to work at a more advanced and professional level within their
chosen area of visual arts.
Students
undertake research-driven, independent projects that encourage critical
thinking, refined technical application, and the professional realisation of
creative concepts. The course places strong emphasis on preparing students for
the creative industries, higher level study, or freelance careers through
ambitious, portfolio-driven work.
Throughout
the course, students are supported in developing a distinctive creative voice,
ready to respond to the evolving demands of the modern art, design, and
photographic industries.
Learning
Approval
·
Independent, project-based learning focused on personal and professional
development
·
Critical reflection, audience awareness and contextual research integrated into
practice
·
Engagement with live briefs, exhibitions and professional opportunities
·
Emphasis on professional presentation, marketing and communication skills
·
Development of a major creative portfolio
Specialist
Facilities
Students
continue to benefit from full access to HE facilities and resources,
including:
·
HE Design Studio (N.209) with Apple Macs, creative software and technical
equipment
·
Specialist photography studio and traditional darkroom
·
Dedicated screen printing, surface pattern, and textiles workshop spaces
·
DSLR cameras, studio flash kits, and advanced post-production equipment
·
Exhibition and gallery spaces for public-facing projects
Modules
·
B1: Professional Creative Practice Focused on responding to professional
creative briefs, developing a substantial body of work aligned to industry
expectations, and applying critical, technical and project management
skills.
·
B2: Applied Research and Specialist Project A major, research-led independent
project culminating in a professional body of creative work, demonstrating
mastery of technique, originality, and critical contextual
understanding.
The course fee shown is the co-funded rate which is only available for people living in the local authority areas of Cheshire West and Chester or Cheshire East. If you live outside of these local authorities please contact the College for fee information.
You may see a fee attached to the course you’re interested in, but if you are 19+ there may be funding options available to cover the cost of your course.
Get in touch with admissions@ccsw.ac.uk if you’d like anymore information.
There is funding available for eligible students.
Do I pay this fee?
Higher Education courses such as HNCs and HNDs can be self-funded through a payment plan. However, for eligible students, a tuition fee loan can fund your course through Student Finance England and you may be eligible for a maintenance loan to support your education.
Please note, you should apply for your loan before the course starts. You only commit to the loan once you begin attending the course.
Find out more about eligibility at Student Finance. For more information, find out on our Higher Education page or get in touch with our Bursary department.
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The
HND Fine Art (Art, Design & Photography) builds upon the skills, knowledge
and creative confidence developed at HNC level, offering students the
opportunity to work at a more advanced and professional level within their
chosen area of visual arts.
Students
undertake research-driven, independent projects that encourage critical
thinking, refined technical application, and the professional realisation of
creative concepts. The course places strong emphasis on preparing students for
the creative industries, higher level study, or freelance careers through
ambitious, portfolio-driven work.
Throughout
the course, students are supported in developing a distinctive creative voice,
ready to respond to the evolving demands of the modern art, design, and
photographic industries.
Learning
Approval
·
Independent, project-based learning focused on personal and professional
development
·
Critical reflection, audience awareness and contextual research integrated into
practice
·
Engagement with live briefs, exhibitions and professional opportunities
·
Emphasis on professional presentation, marketing and communication skills
·
Development of a major creative portfolio
Specialist
Facilities
Students
continue to benefit from full access to HE facilities and resources,
including:
·
HE Design Studio (N.209) with Apple Macs, creative software and technical
equipment
·
Specialist photography studio and traditional darkroom
·
Dedicated screen printing, surface pattern, and textiles workshop spaces
·
DSLR cameras, studio flash kits, and advanced post-production equipment
·
Exhibition and gallery spaces for public-facing projects
Modules
·
B1: Professional Creative Practice Focused on responding to professional
creative briefs, developing a substantial body of work aligned to industry
expectations, and applying critical, technical and project management
skills.
·
B2: Applied Research and Specialist Project A major, research-led independent
project culminating in a professional body of creative work, demonstrating
mastery of technique, originality, and critical contextual
understanding.
You may see a fee attached to the course you’re interested in, but if you are 19+ there may be funding options available to cover the cost of your course.
Get in touch with admissions@ccsw.ac.uk if you’d like anymore information.