HND Creative Arts

• Drawing
• Creative Process
• Contextual Studies
• Textiles
• Fashion/Performance Costume
• Printmaking
• Ceramics
• Digital Artform
• Mixed Media
• Portfolio Production
• Fashion Illustration
• Personal Development Planning
• 3D Design
• Personal Projects
• Community Arts

• Freelance Designer/Maker
• Community Artist/Designer
• Public Artist/Designer
• Wardrobe/Costume Designer
• Curator

On successful completion of this course students can progress onto a related degree programme.

Forth Valley College has formal articulation links in place for entry into year three of the following degree programmes:

• BA Art & Design - Forth Valley College
• BA (Hons) Fine Art - University of the Highlands & Islands
• BA (Hons) New Media Art - University West of Scotland
• BA (Hons) Creative Enterprise – Fife College, Glenrothes Campus (validated by Queen Margaret University)
• BA (Hons) Art and Contemporary Practices - University of the Highlands & Islands
• BA (Hons) Fine Art - University of the Highlands & Islands

Please note articulation links are subject to change and do not guarantee a place on any university course. Students can still apply for entry to year 1 or 2 of many of these degree programmes and should check with individual universities for more detail. Each institution will have specific entry requirements.

All applicants will be required to submit a written statement along with a digital folio of recent artwork

Plus one of the following:

• Two Highers at grade C or above to include Art & Design and, preferably, English. If applicants do not hold Higher English they must possess National 5 English
• Foundation Apprenticeship in Creative and Digital Media plus Higher Art at grade C or above
• Successful completion of an NC Art & Design or an appropriate group of National Qualification units
• Alternative qualifications and/or relevant experience will also be considered on an individual basis
  
  Please note that entry to this course is always subject to the applicant producing portfolio of artwork of a suitable level

Further advice for full-time applicants:

• Please ensure you have an online account before starting your application
• If you created your account prior to September 2016, you will need to register a new account
• Before starting the application process, please ensure you already hold or are working towards the relevant entry qualifications required for the course you are applying for
• Ensure you use your own personal email address when creating your online account
• Once you have submitted your application, you will receive an automated email immediately
• If you do not receive an acknowledgement e-mail immediately, please check your SPAM/Junk folder
• Please include as much detail as possible in your personal statement such as: the reason you are applying, future career plans, previous employment, relevant experience, hobbies and interests
• Disclosing support needs in your application will not affect your chances of being offered a place on a course at Forth Valley College
• If your application is successful, you will be invited for interview. For January start courses interviews will be in Nov/Dec and interviews for August start courses will take place between February and May
• If your application is unsuccessful, you will be offered support in finding a suitable alternative course
• Applicants who provide a mobile phone number on their application form will be sent a text reminder prior to the day of interview
• If you are unable to attend an interview or wish to withdraw your application - please email student.applications@forthvalley.ac.uk