Description
One year course
at North Hanover Street Campus
All NC courses include 12 credits which form the SQA National Certificate Art and Design Award and a further 3 specialist units. Each course has a very distinct character and will develop skills and creativity directly related to the named specialism of the course title.
This programme offers an introduction to the practice of Art & Design. The first block of the course is broad based with an emphasis on developing drawing and media handling skills. Within the second and third blocks, opportunities are provided to develop and consolidate skills with the introduction of elective subjects. Students will be encouraged to be responsible for their own creative development within a structured learning environment.
Subjects studied include:
- Exploratory Media Handling
- Contextual Studies
- Painting and Media Techniques
- Art and Design: Printmaking
- Colour
- Research and Investigation Skills
- Analytical Drawing
- Digital Media
- Figure/Life Drawing 1
- Painting to a Theme
- Art & Design: Project
Block 3 Electives: Graphic Design
- Sketchbook Development
- Corporate Identity
- Poster Design
- Art & Design: Personal Project
Block 3 Electives: Illustration
- Children’s Book Illustration
- Sketchbook Development
- Drawing Skills: Life Drawing 3
- Art & Design: Personal Project
Block 3 Electives: Fine Art
- Sketchbook Development
- Drawing Skills: Life Drawing 3
- Intro to Contemporary Art Practice
- Art & Design: Personal Project
Core Skills are developed through the following subjects:
- Contextual Studies
- Digital Media
Download the NC Art and Design Course Leaflet.
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Progression Opportunities
Career
Generally these courses are perceived as introductions to the HNC/D courses and on their own are unlikely to provide career opportunities.
Study
Successful NC students may transfer, on successful acceptance of a suitable portfolio, onto Higher National Certificate / Higher National Diploma courses in range of related areas including Graphic Design, Illustration and Fine Art.
Entry Requirements
Two Standard Grades at Intermediate 2 / Credit Level in Art & Design and English.
Applicants without Standard Grades may be asked to submit examples of their art and design work.
Apply Information
Fill in an application form and return it as soon as possible to the College’s Student Services Section. Your application will be acknowledged within ten working days of receipt.
It is important that you complete the application form as accurately and clearly as possible. You may also wish to include additional information to support your application.
Your completed application form will be passed to a course tutor who will consider your application and you may be asked to attend an interview.
If you are successful you will be made a formal offer of a place. An unconditional offer means that you fulfil all the immediate course entry requirements and have been accepted. A conditional offer means that you must obtain certain qualifications or examination grades before you are accepted. Guidance on how to accept or decline a place is contained in the offer letter.
If you decide to withdraw your application or if you are accepted on to more than one course, please inform the Student Services Section immediately. This will enable us to offer the places held open for you to other applicants.
Applicants who are unsuccessful will be given the opportunity to consider other options available to them and, if required, to seek advice from Student Services Staff.
If you have any questions about how to apply or wish to check on the progress of your application please contact the Student Services Section on 0141 566 6224 or email studentservices@glasgowmet.ac.uk
Applications are welcomed throughout the year. However, the earlier you apply the better your chance of a place on the course of your choice.
You may want some guidance before applying for a place on a College course. Help and support is freely available by contacting the College’s Student Services Section.
For entry onto some of our full time courses students should provide a portfolio which includes recent work relevant to their choice of course Portfolio Guidance Notes
Enrolment
Enrolment dates vary according to course requirements. If you have accepted a definite offer of a place, the Student Services Section will provide you with joining instructions giving details on when to enrol and first day attendance. These are usually sent at the beginning of August.
Induction
During your first few days at the College you will obtain more information on your course of study and the facilities on offer at College. Usually there is a Welcome Event at the beginning of each academic session. Details will be provided with joining instructions.