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Fine Art - HND

Introduction

This HND aims to prepare students for a career in fine art or to enable progression to degree level study. Students who wish to progress to the University have automatic entry onto the second year of a related degree programme following successful completion of the course.

The course is provided under a franchise by the University and students at Birmingham Metropolitan College are also students of our University with all the opportunities that this brings, including national and international visiting artists, as well as access to the library and Students’ Union. You’ll also benefit from course links with our well-established BA courses and the impressive research profile in fine art.

Key Facts

  • Opens your first door to a career in fine art or enables you to move on to degree level study with automatic entry to the second year of a related degree course.
  • Delivered at Birmingham Metropolitan College, you are also a student of the University with all the opportunities, experiences and professional contacts this brings
  • The University’s impressive research profile in fine art is reflected in the depth and scope of your course.
  • The Times Good University Guide 2010 ranks our Art and Design research in the UK’s top 10 – the highest-ranked institution outside London.
Summary
  • School
  • School of Art
  • Campus
  • Birmingham Metropolitan College Sutton Coldfield
  • Duration
  • Full Time: 2 years

Why Choose Us?

  • Birmingham Institute of Art and Design (BIAD) is one of the UK’s largest and most prestigious institutes of art, architecture and design education – our arts and crafts heritage dates back to 1843.
  • In the latest Research Assessment Exercise, a total of 60% of BIAD research was judged to be of ‘world-leading’ or internationally excellent quality.
  • The research we carry out has a real-world purpose, and new discoveries always feed back into the teaching and insight you receive.
  • We’ve invested £6.5m in the Bournville Centre for the Arts, £5.5m in the School of Art - giving it facilities that rank among the best in the country – and refurbished the striking School of Jewellery, as well as state-of-the-art Animation hub (the first of its kind in the UK), a ‘green’ room, digital suites and TV studios.
  • Our distinguished staff are well established art and design professionals who provide a remarkable range of expertise – a quality of teaching reflected in the achievements of BIAD’s students and our high profile alumni.
  • Almost 80% of respondents to the National Student Survey praised the enthusiasm of Creative Arts and Design staff, and the clear way they explained their subject.
  • Creativity and innovation makes the air crackle – the 4,000-strong student community you’ll join at BIAD sees a challenge as a chance, an issue as an opportunity, and knows that there’s something beyond every horizon.

Further Studies

Students who achieve a pass on this programme can automatically progress to the second year of an appropriate degree course at the University.

For further information on courses Tel: +44(0)121 331 5595 or go direct to the courses section of the website.

Employment Opportunities

Graduates may become freelance fine artists or progress to higher education. Others elect to pursue careers in arts administration or as curators.

Structure

Modules

Year 1 covers:

  • Business and Professional Practice
  • Developing a Fine Art Language
  • Drawing in A Fine Art Context
  • Historical and Contextual Referencing
  • Sculpture
  • Painting
  • Photography
  • Printmaking

Year 2 covers:

  • Business and Professional Practice
  • Commissioned Artwork
  • Critical Study
  • Curating and Participating in Exhibitions
  • Developing Fine Art Identity
  • Drawing
  • Personal Development
  • Site Specific Art
  • Specialist Studio Practice

Assessments

A variety of assessment methods are used, including individual tutorials, group criticism and portfolio review.

How to apply

Entry Requirements

You’ll need one of the following:

  • 2 A levels or 4 AS levels
  • Advanced VCE (Vocational Certificate of Education)
  • BTEC Diploma In Foundation Studies in Art and Design
  • BTEC National Diploma

All applicants should have a portfolio of practical work for interview (which in the case of mature students could be sufficient for entry to the programme without formal qualifications).

Application Details

FT UCAS Course Code: 001W

Search for this course on UCAS.

Enquiries

Prospective students from the UK or EU may enquire online by using the Course Enquiry Form or call +44 (0)121 331 5595.

Prospective students from non-EU countries may enquire via the International Enquiry Form or call +44 (0)121 331 6714.