Part time Photography Higher National Certificate
HNC
In Tonbridge
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HNC
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Location
Tonbridge
The Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Photography follows a similar format to the full-time Higher National Diploma (HND) course. This well-established programme has been designed to extend the interaction of the theoretical, technical and creative aspects of photography and prepare students for employment within a field that is subject to rapid and continuous technological change.
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About this course
National Diploma, or Certificate, or Advanced GNVQ with merit profile, or one A-Level pass (or two ASs) in appropriate subjects. This should be supported by four GCSEs at grades A-C including Maths and English.
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Photography Higher National Certificate
The Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Photography follows a similar format to the full-time Higher National Diploma (HND) course. This well-established programme has been designed to extend the interaction of the theoretical, technical and creative aspects of photography and prepare students for employment within a field that is subject to rapid and continuous technological change. Attendance at College is one day per week, making it ideal for those employed in the industry who wish to expand their theoretical and practical abilities. Students are provided with the firm foundation of skills, techniques and understanding needed for successful employment in professional photography and the photographic industries. In order to ensure this, the course has been developed and planned in consultation with professional photographers and those involved in the photographic industries. Technical and practical units are delivered by staff with photographic industry experience and by current practitioners.
Course Content:
The programme features the following subjects:
- Concepts in photography
- Visual design
- Contextual studies
- Photographic techniques, processes and materials
- Small business management
- Digital imaging (Levels 1 & 2)
- Professional photographic practice
- Critical studies
- Specialist project
- Interactive multimedia
- Fundamentals of marketing
The course has been structured to enable students to learn the necessary skills to work as a professional image-maker within a wide range of photographic fields. Students will develop an understanding of the latest technologies and equipment available to photographers and will consider the practical creative and social issues relating to their applications.
UCAS points:
Credit points year 1: 75 Credit points year 2: 75
Attendance Requirements:
Part-time. Details regarding expected course timetable and attendance will be given at interview, if available.
Entry Requirements:
National Diploma, or Certificate, or Advanced GNVQ with merit profile, or one A-Level pass (or two ASs) in appropriate subjects. This should be supported by four GCSEs at grades A-C including Maths and English.
Entry Process:
An interview with the course tutor will be arranged at the earliest opportunity after receiving your application. You will be asked to bring a portfolio of your photography and any other creative work to help us assess your suitability.
Assessment:
Students work is assessed by assignments on a continuous basis throughout the course.
Progression Routes:
Upon successfull completion of the BTEC Higher National Certificate in Photography students may progress to the Higher National Diploma level course.
Career Options:
Enhanced employment prospects, retraining and skills improvement.
Fees
Year : Description : Under 19 : Over 19 & on benefits : Over 19 : Overseas
09/10 : Tuition : £900.00 : £900.00 : £900.00 : £2,600.00
09/10 : Material : £0.00 : £0.00 : £0.00 : £0.00
09/10 : Exams : £0.00 : £0.00 : £0.00 : £0.00
09/10 : Trips : £0.00 : £0.00 : £0.00 : £0.00
09/10 : Kit : £0.00 : £0.00 : £0.00 : £0.00
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 : PT : Higher Education : 21/9/2009 : 9/7/2010 : : N/A : N/A
Part time Photography Higher National Certificate