The Royal Show - Media & PR - Image Gallery - College Photograhers

BTEC NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN PHOTOGRAPHY
2 years full-time, equivalent to 3 A Levels

Course Structure:
The course is made up of five core units plus specialised units including:

• Visual Recording in Art & Design
• Contextual Influences in Art & Design
• Materials, Techniques and Processes in Art & Design
• Ideas and Concepts
• Visual Communication

The course is designed for those with a strong interest in, and commitment to, photography. Throughout the course, students will work on a variety of specialist units,
which will cover areas such as:

• Darkroom Practice
• Location Techniques
• Experimental Imagery
• Studio Techniques

Visits to local and national galleries form part of the curriculum. Live projects and strong links with The Gallery at Stratford Leisure Centre enhance students’ learning experience. The course is enhanced by qualifications, which include:

• Opportunity to re-sit Mathematics GCSE (for those who have achieved a grade D at GCSE)

To Join the Course:
You will normally have at least one of the following:

• BTEC First Diploma in Art & Design, or BTEC First Diploma in Media, with overall merit profile
• At least 4 GCSEs at grade C including English Language

Mature students may be able to join the course without formal qualifications on the submission of a portfolio of artwork.

Previous technical knowledge of photography is not essential.

Assessment:
Throughout the two-year programme, students will complete a range of projects and assignments for which grades will be given. An overall grade is awarded at the end of the course following external assessment of a final major project.

Further Opportunities:
On successful completion of the course, you will be qualified to enter Higher Education to study a degree or HND, or gain employment within the photographic industries.

Resources:
The College has black and white darkroom facilities and essential equipment. Colour films need to be processed and printed at students’ expense.

Students are encouraged to buy their own camera equipment wherever possible, although the College does have cameras available for student loan.

Students will be expected to purchase their own film and mounting board etc. during the course of the two-year programme. A materials and equipment list is available on request.