Course Summary
This part-time undergraduate programme offers an opportunity for mature students interested in establishing a personal direction in their art and design practice to attend a flexible programme leading to a Higher Diploma.
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Career Sectors
This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.
Entry Requirements
Application Process
Applicants to the Higher Diploma in Art submit an online application form, write a short artist statement along with a portfolio of images, see the portfolio brief above.
Advanced Entry
Advanced entry to year 2 of the Higher Diploma in Art is evaluated by the prior learning of the individual student. Please contact [email protected] Please note advance entry places are limited.
Application Details
Application Deadline 23 May 2024
Application Process
Applicants to the Higher Diploma in Art submit an online application form, write a short artist statement along with a portfolio of images, see the portfolio brief above.
Applications for 2024 Will Open End March 2024
Fees
Students will have to complete an online application form and submit a portfolio of images as part of the process of application process.
Application and Portfolio Submission dates for 2024 will open mid April.
The Student
Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.
Creative
Creative people are drawn to careers and activities that enable them to take responsibility for the design, layout or sensory impact of something (visual, auditory etc). They may be atrracted to the traditional artistic pursuits such as painting, sculpture, singing, or music. Or they may show more interest in design activities, such as architecture, animation, or craft areas, such as pottery and ceramics.
Creative people use their personal understanding of people and the world they live in to guide their work. Creative people like to work in unstructured workplaces, enjoy taking risks and prefer a minimum of routine.