Level 5 HND Fine Art Course in Crewe. Classes run at Cheshire College Crewe Campus, full-time during the day. The course is free if you're 16 to 18 years old. If you're 19 or over, fees may apply, though Student Finance loans and other funding options may be available. This level 5 hnd fine art qualification is designed for learners who have already completed an HNC in Fine Art, either at Cheshire College or at another institution. The course runs over 300 hours of study. You'll develop advanced practice and critical thinking in fine art at a higher education level.
Who this course is for
"Fine Art BTEC HND - Level 5 - EDEXCEL is suitable for adult learners."
Entry requirements
"The HND is available for students who wish to progress from a HNC at Cheshire College. If you have obtained your HNC from another institution or have had a gap in your studies your application will be reviewed to ensure you have previously undertaken a combination of units that is complementary to our HND programme."
What you will learn
You'll develop advanced studio practice across a range of fine art disciplines.
You'll build critical and contextual understanding of contemporary and historical art.
You'll produce a sustained body of work that reflects your individual creative direction.
You'll analyse and evaluate your own practice through written and verbal reflection.
You'll engage with professional and industry contexts relevant to working artists.
You'll plan and manage independent creative projects from concept to completion.
How you will learn
Learning is classroom and studio based, with full-time daytime attendance at Cheshire College Crewe Campus. Assessment is through coursework, portfolio submissions, and project work rather than formal written exams. You'll build a body of evidence across units that demonstrates your skills and understanding at Level 5.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Cheshire College Crewe Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Artist or fine artist, creating and exhibiting original work
Art technician, supporting studios in colleges or galleries
Gallery assistant, working in commercial or public galleries
Art educator, teaching in community or further education settings
Illustrator, applying fine art skills to commercial briefs
Set designer, working in theatre, film, or television production
Arts administrator, coordinating programmes for arts organisations
What you could study next
BA (Hons) Fine Art (top-up degree) - the most direct next step. Many universities accept an HND as entry to the final year of a degree programme, letting you complete a full honours degree in one further year.
BA (Hons) Illustration or Graphic Arts - if you want to move into applied creative disciplines.
Postgraduate study (MA Fine Art) - once you hold a degree, a master's opens routes into research, lecturing, and high-level professional practice.
