Photography
Entry requirements
A level
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
UCAS Tariff
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Present a portfolio
About this course
500,000 images worldwide are uploaded onto Facebook every second. Photography has become elevated in status as an art and displayed readily in art galleries. No other visual medium competes with photography in its capacity for immediacy in capturing the intensity of the moment. Today, some of the work produced for exhibition remains characterised by a re-examination of traditional chemical processes. Equally, many images now originate as mega-pixel manipulations and computer creations. This is compelling moment in the evolution of photography during its journey from the darkroom to cutting-edge technology.
This is the time to study photography at a higher level within the growing photography department at our dynamic Walsall College. The photographic industry attempts to condition photographers into believing that the qualities of a photograph depend mostly on owning your own expensive equipment. However, photography is, and always has been ultimately about learning to communicate creative ideas in an effective way through the informed capture of light and time.
This course offers a strong emphasis in specialist advanced techniques, opportunities for developing a personal style and guidance in producing a unique portfolio of commercial as well as artistic images, based around themed projects, including portraiture, photojournalism, landscape, fashion, advertising, etc. In addition, the course is underpinned by theory units and involves visiting specialist workshops.
Modules
By undertaking the Pearson Level 4 HNC Photography, you will develop skills to a high level, both personal and technical including:
- Synthesis of a range of concepts, knowledge and skills relating to photography
- Application of complex theories to practical, realistic work situations in the photography sector
- Independence of approach to study and the generation of personal photography practice
- Ability to take responsibility to manage and direct your own and others’ activities
- Research and investigative skills
- Response to change and ability to multi-task
- Ability to innovate and develop work in a highly creative manner
Course Content:
This programme has been designed to offer progression for those with some prior experience in art and design.
Throughout the course you will have the opportunity to utilise a wide range of both traditional and non-traditional materials and techniques including analogue and digital media. Many of the course projects link with industry-based assignments. Private study is required.
Core Units -
Unit 1: Professional Development
Unit 2: Contextual Studies
Unit 3: Individual Project (Pearson Set)
Unit 4: Techniques and Practices
Specialist Units -
Unit 28: Communication in Art & Design
Unit 10: Lighting for Photography
Unit 11: Photographic Practices
Unit 31: Visual Narratives
Assessment methods
100% coursework
Tuition fees
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Walsall College
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