Photography and Digital Imaging BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma
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Description
The course has an emphasis on practical hands-on work, is enjoyable and fast-moving in its structure and delivery.
The department is staffed by a friendly and experienced team who work with you to develop your skills when producing images in a range of photographic situations such as: the studio (fashion and still-life photography), on location and in the Digital Zone (digital editing and manipulation using Photoshop and InDesign).
Initially in year one you will study for a Subsidiary Diploma. Successful students will be invited to study for the Extended Diploma which they will complete in year two of the course.
This course will introduce you to the creative potential of photography. W…
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The course has an emphasis on practical hands-on work, is
enjoyable and fast-moving in its structure and delivery.
The department is staffed by a friendly and experienced team who
work with you to develop your skills when producing images in a
range of photographic situations such as: the studio (fashion and
still-life photography), on location and in the Digital Zone
(digital editing and manipulation using Photoshop and
InDesign).
Initially in year one you will study for a Subsidiary Diploma.
Successful students will be invited to study for the Extended
Diploma which they will complete in year two of the course.
This course will introduce you to the creative potential of
photography. We aim to provide you with an experience that balances
the development of creativity with the technical skills involved in
the creation of pieces of photographic work. The course aims to
introduce ‘new’ photographers to the potential of the photographic
medium, support you in your development as image-makers by
establishing strong technical, conceptual and visual skills, expand
your knowledge of both contemporary and historical photography
(commercial and art-based), and enable you to progress successfully
into higher education or employment on completion of the
course.
Alongside specialist photography topics you will also work on
projects that develop transferable skills that are relevant to all
areas of creative arts and will prepare you for the next career
step. Many of your tutors are practising artists and designers
bringing current industry practice to the classroom. From our
teaching team you can expect enthusiasm and commitment, individual
guidance to help you progress and achieve, help with working on
your individual strengths, extensive guidance for application to
higher level courses, help with building a varied portfolio of
work, and help with exploring careers within the creative
industries.
The course is taught through a range of approaches designed to
provide you with the opportunity to develop your technical and
conceptual skills. You will be given assignments to work on at
regular intervals throughout the year. The teaching team will help
guide you through all of the assignment requirements. There are no
formal timed exams on this course so all of your work will be
assessed as you complete the assignments. Staff will provide you
with feedback to help you better understand the processes behind
the subject matter.
Delivery methods will include practical workshop sessions in the
photography studios, classroom-based theory sessions supported by
IT and computer-based research and educational visits to venues
within the UK. There may be the opportunity to a have a residential
trip abroad.
During the first year of the programme you will work towards an
Art and Design (Photography) BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma
(equivalent to one A-level). Successful students will be able to
progress onto the second year of the programme where they will work
towards either an Art and Design (Photography) BTEC Level 3
Extended Diploma (equivalent to three A-levels) or Art and Design
(Photography) BTEC Level 3 Diploma (equivalent to two
A-levels).
Throughout the duration of the programme you will develop a
portfolio of work, photography industry knowledge and skills to
help you find employment, or support an application for a higher
education course. Additional learning and pastoral support is
offered through the tutorial system.
Four GCSE grades C or above to include an art-related subject or
evidence of self-initiated photography, English Language and
preferably Maths or a BTEC Level 2 Diploma with a Merit profile, or
a Higher Diploma and supporting Functional Skills.
Details of suggested portfolio content is included at the bottom of
this page.
A satisfactory reference is required.
Students who successfully complete the two-year programme will be able to progress on to the Art and Design BTEC Level 4 Foundation Diploma, a Foundation Degree or Higher National Diploma in a Photography or Digital-related subject.
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