MCAST-BTEC Foundation Diploma in Art & Design
or
MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in Art and Design (Design Crafts)
or
2 A-Level passes and 2 I-Level passes
Compulsory A-Level: Art or Art & Design or equivalent

Interview and Portfolio

The programme units of the BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma in Fine Art may be considered as a synthesis of the most important elements of professional fine art practice, concerned as they are with underpinning knowledge, fundamental skills and understanding.

Throughout the course, you will be encouraged to delve into the multidimensional aspect of Fine Art theory and practice, tackling a broad range of issues, including spiritual, moral and ethical, as well as environmental and socio-cultural.

The programme culminates with the development of learners’ personal fine art identity, and the presentation of selected artwork through a self-managed fine art exhibition.

The course fosters independent learning and develops learners’ ability to explore, apply and extend their learning in different contexts and situations. Students will also benefit from shared lectures, projects and workshops, and are generally expected to work in multidisciplinary teams on real-life cases.

The course includes a wide variety of assessment methods including design projects, presentations, practical projects and written work. The assessment is continuous throughout the course.

× Develop research and investigative skills in relation to historical and contemporary practice in fine art
× Synthesise a range of concepts, knowledge and skills relating to fine art
× Engage with complex and/or unpredictable situations in fine art contexts
× Apply complex theories to practical realistic work situations in the fine art sectors.

Visual Communication in Art & Design
Ideas Generation in Art & Design
Contextual and Cultural Referencing in Art & Design
Professional Practice in Art & Design
Project Design, Implementation and Evaluation
Critical Study in Art and Design
Site-Specific Fine Art
Specialist 3D Materials
Digital Image Creation and Development
Management of Art Exhibitions
Fine Art Painting
Fine Art Sculpture
Commissioned Fine Art Work
Drawing in Fine Art
Development of a Fine Art Identity

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Fine Arts

Stone or wood sculptor
Fine artist
Junior creative artist