Pearson BTEC Level 5 HND Art & Design

The BTEC HN Qualification in Art & Design is designed to address an increasing need for high quality professional and technical education pathways at Level 4 and 5, thereby providing students with a clear line of sight to employment or to progression to a degree at Level 6. The HND in provides opportunities for learners to apply their knowledge and practical skills in the workplace. The Pearson’s BTEC HN Diploma in have been developed with career progression and recognition by professional bodies in mind.

Assessment Methodology

A variety of assessment methods, including presentations, Portfolio’s, scrapbooks, assignments, time constrained assessments and projects are used to assess learners. All students are expected to participate in practical activities.

MANDATORY (8 CORE UNITS)

All 8 Units must be taken.

• U1 Professional Development
• U2 Contextual Studies
• U3 Individual Project (Pearson-set)
• U4 Techniques & Processes
• U6 Materials & Structures
• U32 Professional Practice
• U33 Applied Practice Collaborative Project
• U42 Styling

SPECIALIZATION

Students may choose any one of the following seven specialization areas. Specialist pathways will be included within brackets in the qualification title:

• HND in Art & Design (Product Design)
• HND in Art & Design (interior Design)
• HND in Art & Design (Fashion)
• HND in Art & Design (Textiles)
• HND in Art & Design (Fashion & Textiles)
• HND in Art & Design (Graphic Design)
• HND in Art & Design (Digital Design)
• HND in Art & Design (Photography)
• HND in Art & Design (Art Practice)