Description
One year course
at North Hanover Street Campus
This course offers students the opportunity to participate in a wide range of art and design studies. Students will develop drawing skills and be introduced to the creative process. The course is project based and students will have the opportunity to explore their own creativity through a range of art and design subjects. Skills will be developed by undertaking projects that include drawing, colour, visual communication, expressive art and cultural studies.
Subjects studied include:
Students who successfully complete this course will achieve the HNC Art & Design (SCQF 7)
Download the HNC Art and Design (Portfolio Preparation) Course Leaflet.
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Progression Opportunities
Career
It is anticipated that most students will progress to further study. This course will allow students to build a portfolio of art and design work that may be used for application to a range of HND or Degree Courses.
Study
Successful completion can lead to an HND level course in one of the following - Graphic Design; Illustration; Fine Art; Interior Design; Product Design; Furniture Craft with Design; Photography; Art Glass.
Entry Requirements
(a) NC in Art & Design subject.
OR
(b) Art and Design Higher and English at minimum
Intermediate 2.
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.