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Contemporary Art Practice

North East Scotland College

Venues

Aberdeen City Campus

Content

This course provides a broad visual education in Contemporary Art Practice to develop skills, knowledge and an awareness of specialist art and design disciplines. You will have the opportunity to develop individual practice in relation to personal interests.

This will be enhanced by historical and contextual studies, so that you can explore the work of professional artists to link to your individual practice. You will be able to work individually and in teams supported by group discussion, personal and individual support. This could link to client projects and public art experiences and exhibitions.

Subjects Include:
Observational and Development Drawing; Contemporary Art and Design Practice in 2D and 3D; Understanding the Contemporary Art and Design Process; Public Art – Sculpture and 3D; Contemporary Digital Art; Painting, Printing and Mixed Media options in year 2; Contemporary Art Project and Contemporary Art Professional Practice and Exhibition studies.

Entry Requirements

2 Highers including Art and Design; English preferred; portfolio of work; or Art and Design Portfolio Building (Level 6).

Start Date

August

Qualification

HND

Study Method

Full time

Course Length

2 years

Department

Art, Design and Photography

SCQF Level

8