Full time Photography National Diploma
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In Tonbridge
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Tonbridge
This is a lively and yet demanding two-year course offering opportunities to develop creative and technical photographic skills. You will be encouraged to respond imaginatively to a range of actual and simulated client briefs that lead to a realistic appreciation of your abilities and prospects within the photographic industry.
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About this course
In addition to a suitable portfolio and an interest in media, applicants should have one of the following: At least five GCSEs at grade C or above, including English and Maths, a GCSE in a related subject is an advantage . BTEC First Diploma in a relevant subject at Merit or Distinction plus a level 2 qualification in English and Maths .
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Photography National Diploma
This is a lively and yet demanding two-year course offering opportunities to develop creative and technical photographic skills. You will be encouraged to respond imaginatively to a range of actual and simulated client briefs that lead to a realistic appreciation of your abilities and prospects within the photographic industry.
Course Content:
Subjects studied include:
- Portrait and Studio Photography
- Editorial & advertising photography
- Graphics /desktop publishing
- Digital image manipulation
- Reportage & documentary photography
- At least five GCSEs at grade C or above, including English and Maths, a GCSE in a related subject is an advantage .
- BTEC First Diploma in a relevant subject at Merit or Distinction plus a level 2 qualification in English and Maths .
Awarding body:
Edexcel.
Attendance Requirements:
Full-time. Details regarding expected course timetable and attendance will be given at interview, if available.
Entry Requirements:
In addition to a suitable portfolio and an interest in media, applicants should have one of the following:
Entry Process:
All applicants will be invited to an interview with the tutor, allowing you to find out more and check that the course is the best option for you. Interviews normally take place between January and September of the year in which the course starts.
Assessment:
Continuous assessment with assignments throughout the course.
Progression Routes:
This diploma is accepted, by universities and colleges of art and design, as an entry qualification for a range of media-related degree or BTEC HND courses. Progression routes within West Kent College include the HNC/D in Photography followed by a BA Top-Up.
Career Options:
Employment opportunities, at junior level, exist in various media industries from television to publishing.
Fees
Year : Description : Under 19 : Over 19 & on benefits : Over 19 : Overseas
09/10 : Tuition : £0.00 : £0.00 : £700.00 : £5,800.00
09/10 : Material : £25.00 : £25.00 : £25.00 : £25.00
09/10 : Exams : £0.00 : £0.00 : £0.00 : £0.00
09/10 : Trips : £25.00 : £25.00 : £25.00 : £25.00
09/10 : Kit : £75.00 : £75.00 : £75.00 : £75.00
Fees subject to change please enquire on application. For courses lasting more than one year, please note that the fees given above are for the first year only. Similar fees will be due for each subsequent year of the course and will be subject to an inflationary increase on the first year fees.
Sessions
Year : Full or Part-time : Level : Start date : End date : Day : Start time : End time
09/10 : FT : Further Education : 14/9/2009 : 9/7/2010 : : N/A : N/A
Full time Photography National Diploma