The HNC Fine Art Course is delivered within the specialist Creative Industries Centre in central Kingston offering students invaluable on site resources, studio spaces as well as expert teaching and technical support. Starting with an introduction to the key concepts and practical skills within fine art, the course is designed to develop a strong foundation in creative professional practice, critical thinking, and the ability to work successfully as an artist. You will explore a range of traditional and contemporary fine art techniques and media, including drawing, painting, sculpture and digital arts, while also engaging with relevant contextual theory.
A1: Concept & Development (85 credits)
A1.1 Explore the history, theories and developments related to the area of practice. A1.2 Explore and develop ideas, based on an iterative approach to problem solving in creative practice. A1.3 Explore technical knowledge and skills necessary to support creative practice. A1.4 Explore professional knowledge, behaviours and practices within the sector. A1.5 Explore techniques, media and formats to communicate ideas and concepts for diverse audiences.
A2: Creative Project (35 credits)
A2.1 Apply relevant contextual knowledge to inform a creative project. A2.2 Analyse a given brief to develop creative solutions, applying an iterative development process. A2.3 Apply technical knowledge and skill in the production of a project outcome. A2.4 Demonstrate professional knowledge, behaviours and practices in response to a given brief. A2.5 Present the development process and outcomes of a creative project for a specified audience.
The course provides you with opportunities to test your understanding of the subject informally before you complete the formal assessments that count towards your final mark. Regular formative feedback is provided with a final grade awarded for each unit upon completion. All assessments are spread across the year to make the workload manageable.
This course is available in Clearing. If you have submitted an application, you can add this course. If you haven’t sent us an application yet, you can do this until 24th September 2026.
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
South Thames College Group (inc Carshalton, South Thames and Kingston College) has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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The following entry points are available for this course:
https://kingston-college.ac.uk/international/academic-courses
Mature students with relevant experience will also be considered. Please refer to the section on recognition of prior learning below. A portfolio of relevant art and design work to be presented on-line or at interview.
Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).
It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.
Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
The following course-related costs are included in the fees:
annual printing allowance
BTEC registration fee
Adobe Suite
a range of specialist equipment and materials
The following course-related costs are not included in the fees:
additional printing over and above the annual allowance
the cost of books, equipment and materials that you might wish to purchase.
Sources of financial support: You may be eligible to apply for additional support:
Bursary Guidance: https://stcg.ac.uk/students/fees-and-finance/undergraduate-courses/undergraduate-bursaries
Inclusion Funds: https://stcg.ac.uk/students/fees-and-finance/undergraduate-courses/higher-education-inclusion-fund
Financial Information: https://stcg.ac.uk/students/undergraduate-information/fees-and-finance
Accommodation and costs- https://stcg.ac.uk/students/undergraduate-information/undergraduate-accommodation
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Phone:020 8918 7354
Email:admissions.kingston@stcg.ac.uk
Phone:020 8268 3073
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