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Level 5 BTEC HND Art and Design in Wakefield – Wakefield College

Cost£7,400.00
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 5
DeliveryClassroom based
Start30 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Level 5 BTEC HND Art and Design course in Wakefield. Classes run at Wakefield College, full-time during the day. This Pearson Edexcel qualification focuses on photography, helping you develop your own visual style and build a professional portfolio. You'll combine technical photography classes with theoretical study, working on set projects that push your creative thinking. The course takes one year full-time. You'll need to have completed an HNC in Photography and hold a GCSE at grade 4 or above in English Language (or equivalent). All applicants attend an interview and bring a portfolio of photographic work.

Who this course is for

The HND in Fine Art is designed for students who are passionate about Art & Design and want to develop their own creative practice at a higher level. This course will help to build the skills you’ve already developed and give you the opportunity to explore a wide range of creative practices in order to refine and focus your own specialist pathway. The course aims to prepare you fully for developing your own practice by incorporating contextual awareness alongside professional and employment-focussed skills. The College has a wide range of equipment/facilities for art and design including: Your own dedicated studio space Print workshop Ceramics studio 3D workshop Fully-equipped photography studio including traditional darkroom Regular visits to galleries, museums and exhibitions will help to consolidate your understanding of art appreciation and inform your own work

Entry requirements

HNC Fine Art.

All applicants are required to attend an interview, you will also need to bring with you a portfolio of your work. A member of the course team will discuss your reasons for applying and your career plan.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop your own photographic style and creative vision.
  • You'll build technical skills across a range of photographic practices.
  • You'll study relevant theory to support and contextualise your image-making.
  • You'll produce a thoughtful and innovative portfolio of photographic work.
  • You'll work on set projects that develop problem-solving and visual creativity.
  • You'll prepare for professional practice in the photography and creative industries.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based technical classes, practical project work, and theoretical study. Assessment on the Pearson Edexcel BTEC HND is assignment-based, with work assessed against set unit criteria. You'll build and present a portfolio of photographic practice as a core part of your assessment. All applicants attend an interview before the course begins.

What you will need to bring

You'll need to bring a portfolio of photographic practice to your interview. Wakefield College will confirm any additional materials or equipment you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Photographer: freelance or employed across commercial, editorial, or portrait work.
  • Photography assistant: supporting professional photographers on shoots.
  • Digital content creator: producing visual content for brands and media.
  • Photo editor: selecting and editing images for publications or agencies.
  • Visual arts technician: supporting studios, galleries, or educational settings.
  • Art director (junior): shaping visual identity for creative campaigns.

What you could study next

A Level 6 BA (Hons) in Photography or Fine Art is the natural next step after this level 5 btec hnd art and design qualification. Many universities accept the HND for direct entry into the final year of a degree. You could also pursue a BA (Hons) in Graphic Design, Illustration, or Creative Arts if you want to broaden your practice. Some graduates go straight into work and return to degree study later.

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