Contemporary Art Practice

Course description

This course develops an advanced Art and Design Portfolio, which encourages students to explore Art and Design in contemporary practice and to make personal choices for their own direction in the world of Art and Design.

This course provides a broad visual education in Contemporary Art Practice to develop skills, knowledge and an awareness of specialist art & 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.

You will be encouraged to research, develop, contextualise and evaluate your ideas and practice in response to your art and design subject choices.

Subjects will include:

Art materials required will be advised at interview.

Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)

This course is a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) programme. This means that you are required to have access to your own laptop computer, netbook or similar device in class each day that you are in college.

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If you do not already own a suitable device you can apply for a student loan from SAAS, if eligible, to fund the cost of purchasing a device.

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Learning outcome

Progression:

Whether you wish to progress in your studies or enter the world of work, North East Scotland College has excellent progression opportunities, with links to eight universities across Scotland and great relationships with industry employers.

Successful completion of this course could lead to further study at university level, following interview and portfolio review.