CEAD Higher Diploma in Art

The Higher Diploma in Art provides mature students with opportunities to deepen their knowledge, skills and experience in visual art practice. This programme provides lifelong learning options for adults who wish to participate in flexible learning and acquire a level 8 qualification in art. Having completed a level 7 certificate, students are eligible to apply for this 2-year programme. During the HDip, students progress from creative exploration, inquiry and discovery, to engagement with context, audience, histories and cultures.

The documents linked below are for general information only and may be subject to change.

Programme Specification and Module Descriptors

Click here for the HDip in Art programme specification.

Click on the module name below to open the individual module descriptor.

Year 1 Autumn Trimester
20 credits
Year 1 Spring Trimester
25 credits
Year 2 Autumn Trimester
20 credits
Year 2 Spring Trimester
25 credits

CEAD2002 Materials & Media
10 credits

CEAD2005 Multi-disciplinary Art 2
10 credits

CEAD2011 Studio Research Fine Art 1
10 credits

CEAD2013 Studio Practices Fine Art 1
10 credits

CEAD2003 Theories & Concepts in Critical Cultures 1
5 credits

CEAD2008 Printmaking Techniques
5 credits
OR
CEAD2009 Digital Film
5 credits

CEAD2012 Theories & Concepts in Critical Cultures 2
5 credits

CEAD2014 Studio Practices Fine Art 2
10 credits

CEAD2004 Multi-disciplinary Art 1
5 credits

CEAD2006 Discipline Project Fine Art 1
5 credits

CEAD2010 Discipline Project Fine Art 2
5 credits

CEAD2015 Professional Practice 3
5 credits

 

CEAD2007 Professional Practice 2
5 credits