Level 2 Fashion and Photography

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Level 2 Fashion and Photography

Gloucestershire College
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About This Course

This course is designed to give you the opportunity to experiment and investigate with both the Fashion and Photography industries. Your studies will include: • Studio and location Photography • Working with live models, makeup artists and art directors and market a fashion show. • Developing the skills in a range of fashion units relating to design and garment construction The qualification is based on continuous training and assessment of practical skills, with supportive evidence in the form of either online testing or written evidence of end of module tests and assignment writing.

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INDUSTRY INFORMATION Hours Hours of work can vary and may often include e…

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About This Course

This course is designed to give you the opportunity to experiment and investigate with both the Fashion and Photography industries. Your studies will include: • Studio and location Photography • Working with live models, makeup artists and art directors and market a fashion show. • Developing the skills in a range of fashion units relating to design and garment construction The qualification is based on continuous training and assessment of practical skills, with supportive evidence in the form of either online testing or written evidence of end of module tests and assignment writing.

Additional Notes

INDUSTRY INFORMATION Hours Hours of work can vary and may often include evenings and weekends. As a self-employed photographer, you would need to be flexible about when you worked. Part-time work may be possible. Your working environment could also vary. You would often work in photographic studios, or you could work in various indoor or outdoor locations, depending on the job (assignment). Some jobs involve climbing ladders or working at heights, and you may sometimes need to lift and carry heavy equipment. You would spend a lot of time travelling to assignments, which could be in your local area, around the UK or possibly abroad. Income Starting salaries for assistant photographers can be between £12,000 and £17,000 a year. Full-time photographers can earn between £18,000 and £50,000 a year. Freelance photographers are normally paid a fee for each job, or an hourly or daily rate. Rates can vary widely depending on experience and reputation, the type of assignment and the budget available. Figures are intended as a guideline only. Key facts: Around 44,000 people work in the industry. Just under half of the workforce is based in the South of England. There are nearly 14,000 companies in the industry, of which: 58% are photography 35% are retail, laboratories or image production companies 5% are picture libraries and agencies 3% are manufacturers or support services companies Almost half of companies are sole traders or freelance photographers. 93% of companies employ 5 people or less. More than two fifths have a degree and over a fifth have a technical qualification, including a quarter of all photographers. Jobs in the industry can be divided into: Photography - Advertising and Editorial Photographer, General Practice (Social) Photographer, Press Photographer or Photojournalist, Fashion Photographer, Scientific Photographer, Corporate Photographer, Forensic Photographer, Medical Photographer, Assistant Photographer, Staff Photographer Photographic Laboratories and Image Producers - Minilab Operator, Print Finishing Technician, Digital Imaging Specialist Photo Retail - Photo Retail Manager, Minilab Operator Photo Retail Picture Libraries - Picture Researcher, Picture Library Manager Manufacturers - Field Service Technician, Marketing Executive Equipment Support Services - Product Repair Engineer, Technical Support Engineer, Product Returns Management Technician. Nearly 5,000 people work in the industry in the South West and over half of these are photographers. Larger employers in the region include Harrier LLC (Truprint) in Newton Abbot and Tempest in St Ives. Transmedia, an Approved training provider, have a training facility in Bristol to complement their main base in Greenwich.

Entry Criteria

Ideally you will need two GCSEs A*-C or equivalent/relevant vocational qualification at level 1 with functional skills along with a successful interview and excellent reports and references.

Progression Details

On successful completion of the programme at a merit profile you can progress to the Level 3 in Fashion or Photography course. In certain circumstances, some might progress to the Level 3 Graphics or Media.

Case Studies

FASHIONABLE PHOTOGRAPHY AT CHELTENHAM FASHION WEEK GC Fashion Photography students will have the exciting opportunity to photograph Cheltenham Fashion Week events in December 2013. Gloucestershire College is the Educational Sponsor for Cheltenham Fashion Week for the second year running and all GC students in the Creative Academies are given the opportunity to gain vaulable work experience for their portfolio at this highly prestigious event. More information about Cheltenham Fashion Week can be found at www.cheltenhamfashionweek.co.uk

Contact Details

Please contact the College on 0845 155 2020 for further details

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