Photography

UCAS code: 89Y1

Here's what Hertford Regional College says about its Photography course.

This course allows students to develop their technical skills and foster their creative and independent practice. Students will learn how to use the SLR, DSLR, photographic studio and darkroom. Students will also study lighting ratios and learn about various lighting equipment, health and safety in the studio, building and maintaining client relationships and shooting and editing moving image. The course will also allow students to explore the world of photography further, through researching photography history and materials/processes application, as well as exploring ways of presenting design ideas using digital media.

The HND in Photography offers you the unique opportunity to develop your own signature style and visual language in the creation of a professional photography portfolio. This course will be delivered in a brand new professional photographic suite in a new state of the art Creative Enterprise Campus in Ware.

This two year programme explores analytical and critical approaches to photographic imagery, together with the study of the critical context of photography. At the end of the course you will be expected to create a professional portfolio of work to assist you in pursuing a successful career in the industry.

What makes HND Photography at HRC special? • You will work on live briefs and projects focusing on themes that are important to you • You will exhibit your work to the public in our David Gentleman gallery and at Hertford Theatre • You will have access to a wide range of equipment and a professional photographic studio • You will work with tutors who have a wide range of photographic skills and commercial experience • Our students create amazing work - previous students have worked on editorial briefs, taken landscape photographs on a college trip to Iceland and collaborated with fashion students on a fashion photography brief • You will build your own portfolio of work and learn how to market yourself as a photographer • You will work with employers on commercial photographic projects gaining valuable work experience

Our goal is to provide you with the focused knowledge and understanding of photography needed to qualify for entry-level, industry positions as Commercial or Fine Art Photographers, Picture Editors, Picture Researchers, Digital Retouchers, Digital Operators, Photographic Assistants, Professional Photographic Fine Art Printers.

In addition to technical proficiency and creative development, your education will help you develop critical thinking, problem solving and analytical skills that contribute to life learning, providing you with tools to help sustain a long an productive professional career. Units include:

Portraiture Studio and Darkroom Practice Street Photography Documentary Fashion Styling and Art Direction Conceptual photography Professional practice Landscape photography

You will be assessed using a variety of assessment methods such as; development of photographic techniques, practice in photographic disciplines, developing exhibition projects, responding to commissions and live briefs, written presentations, portfolios and log books. Grades are awarded for evidence of professionalism, research, technical skills, analysis and communication skills.