This course allows students to develop their creative skills. It is for those with a keen interest in the arts, and who have some formal qualifications and experience of art and/or design; and also mature students who would like to develop their art skills to go into higher-level courses.
The course covers knowledge and practical skills in subject areas such as drawing, painting, sculpture, media-handling, colour, printmaking, contextual studies, digital media, sketchbook development, life drawing, art and design project, introduction to contemporary art practice and core skills.
You will develop your creative skills; gain new ones; learn about contemporary art; build a portfolio of work; and participate in field trips and an end of year exhibition. Experienced lecturers with a wide range of industry experience will support and guide you throughout the course.
I hit a career wall and needed a change. At West Lothian College I am getting to study something I have always been passionate about
Nathan Christie, NC Art and Design,
The staff are great and are really knowledgeable.
Ella McDiarmid, NC Art Portfolio Production
I have really enjoyed this course. I have learned a lot.
Reese Tod, NC Art Portfolio Production
If English is not your first language, ESOL Level 5 is an entry requirement for this course.
Education: Progress on to the HNC Art (Portfolio Production); year 1 of an HND in an art-related subject area; application for degree foundation-level.
Employment: In creative industries including art services
The interview will involve:
Please bring a portfolio of your work along to the interview and evidence of your qualifications.
The subject of the drawing exercise is ‘what am I carrying?’ This could be the contents of your bag, wallet or purse. It could also be your bag or jacket. Basically, whatever you have with you.
The written task will involve interpreting artwork in a personal way.
Guidance available here.
There may be help available to assist with your study related costs. Impartial, confidential help and advice on financial matters is available from the Student Funding Team - including Bursaries, Educational Maintenance Allowance (EMA), Student Awards Agency for Scotland, Student Loans Company and student support funds. Click here to find out more
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