Course description
What is special about this course?
Based in the art studios of UHI Orkney, this course enables students to explore and develop a wide range of art and design skills including drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, digital imaging, design and textiles. Alongside the practical studio work, there are artisit talks, visits to exhibitions and contextual studies throughout the course.
Professional skills are developed throughout, often alongside 'live projects'. These have involved the Pier Arts Centre, the St Magnus International Festival, the Orkney Folk Festival and Sheila Fleet Jewellery. Students are encouraged to engage with the unique environment, culture and history of Orkney, as well as look outwards to the wider cultural context.
The course encourages diversity, attracting people of all ages and backgrounds to study in Orkney.
Units include:
l>Students have the opportunity to extend their academic skills in Communication and Literature.
Entry requirements
Interview with a selected portfolio of Art and Design work.
2 Intermediate 2, or National 5 passes (Usually Art & Design and English).
However it is recommended that any student wishing to articulate on to Degree courses gains entry requirements prior to application (usually 4 passes at Higher).
Applications to the course are welcome from adults returning to education who may not possess the entry requirements.
Progression
Progression
BA (Hons) Fine Art or BA (Hons) Fine Art Textiles at UHI Orkney. Application to Art Schools and Colleges.
Career Opportunities
Students may pursue a career in the area of art and design and with their portfolio of artwork, may gain places on Higher Education courses.
Achieving an NC qualification may lead to jobs or apprenticeships in for example, jewellery, digital media, graphic design or textiles.
Former students have progressed to degree level and on graduation have entered a range of professions, including free lance artists and designers, working in galleries and museums, teaching and education.
Course options
Course Type: Full-time
Details
Venue details
UHI Orkney
East Road
Kirkwall