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HNC/HND Computer Arts and Design

(G87N 15 & G8H1 16)

These Courses were devised under the new HN design principles as part of an overall revision of HN Art and Design. The new suite of Art and Design qualifications also provides HNC/HNDs in Visual Communication, 3D Design, Photography, Art and Design and Contemporary Art Practice.

Based on the new design principles, it would then follow that in year one/HNC there is now a one credit Graded Unit and in year two/HND there is a two credit Graded Unit. These Graded Units are designed to allow candidates to integrate their knowledge of the mandatory Units within their specific Group Award.

Following validation of the Computer Arts and Design awards the Qualifications Design Team was reconstituted and became the Qualifications Support Team (QST). The task of this working group is to monitor the implementation of the award and to ensure that it remains fit for purpose. This allows delivering centres to reflect on the award and to provide comment where appropriate. The QST will monitor the feedback from centres and consider what help and advice may need to be given.

The HNC has been in place since summer 2006 and the HND was validated in November 2006 and should be in place by Easter 2007. Ongoing work is taking place on Exemplar material for the HNC with some currently being available and others in the process of finalisation. The HND exemplars are also under way. SQA appreciates the support of their writers in this task. Delivering staff can assess all available Exemplars relating to this award via the secure area of SQA's website. SQA Co-ordinators will be able to assist with this process.

Group Award Arrangements

Title:	HNC and HND Computer Arts and Design
Code:	G87N 15 and G8H1 16
Date:	July 2007 (Updated March 2011)
Download:	HNC Computer Arts and Design Arrangements