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Art and Design (Art Practice)

Blackpool and the Fylde College

UCAS Code: W990 | Higher National Diploma - HND

Blackpool and the Fylde College

UCAS Code: W990 | Higher National Diploma - HND

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About this course

Course option

1year

Full-time | 2026

Subject

Creative arts and design

Having built the foundational knowledge of art and design on our HNC, you will now be in a position to specialise in modules which will take you to the next level as a practitioner.

As well as developing your skills as an artist and designer, this Level 5 programme will look at how you apply those skills in a commercial context allowing you to acquire the necessary knowledge to work successfully in the creative industries and build a career as a creative practitioner.

Understanding professional practice, developing collaborative working skills and learning how to manage creative projects successfully all form part of this key stage in your evolution as working artist/designer.

Additionally, you will work to further develop your creative practice building on the understanding of materials, media and techniques from your HNC to refine your personal approach to art and design.

Modules

Module Title Code Credits Optional?
Professional Practice VA5MD063 15 No
Applied Practice Collaborative Project VA5MD064 30 No
Project Management VA5MD065 15 No
Creative Entrepreneurship VA5MD066 15 No
Advanced Art Practices VA5MD067 30 No
Art Direction VA5MD068 15 No

Tuition fees

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England
£7,217
per year
Northern Ireland
£7,217
per year
Scotland
£7,217
per year
Wales
£7,217
per year

The Uni

Course location:

University Centre

Department:

Art, Media and Performance

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