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Photography Higher National Certificate
Photography Higher National Certificate
Course Overview
Course Code
P00297
Start Date
11/09/2024
Study Hours
Part Time
Duration
2 years
Campus
St Margaret's Campus
Level
Level 4
Delivered by highly qualified and industry-experienced staff, this course provides essential skills, knowledge, and understanding of photography to support your progress within the creative industries. This two-year evening course takes in our excellent photography facilities contain darkrooms, professional studios, and digital imaging suites that will allow you to explore and develop your photographic techniques and understanding. Delivery is split into four units per year and learning takes place through lectures, workshops, live client briefs and via our online environments that you can access remotely to support your studies.
In year one, you will be introduced to both digital and analogue materials and processes. After a short period of basic skills, project work will require you to practice within the; editorial, studio, advertising, fashion and portraiture genres. You will also examine both the history of photography and contemporary practice to provide you with a critical understanding of the work of other practitioners. In Year 1 of the course you will cover the following subjects: 1) Darkroom techniques 2) Lighting for photography 3) Individual Project 4) Professional development
Building upon the skills you’ve developed in your first year, in year two of the course you will further develop your own personal photographic style and identify the pathway you wish to develop further. This greater sense of independence is reflected through the practical units that require you to negotiate photographic projects rather than follow those set by staff. Year 2 covers: 1) Contextual studies 2) Techniques and processes 3) Visual Narratives 4) Photographic practice The second year of the course will culminate in a public exhibition of your photographic work.
Standard entry to this course requires a recognised level 3 qualification in a related subject (i.e. two A2s at grade D, extended diploma PPP, or an Access to HE). You are expected to hold GCSE English and maths at grade 4/C or equivalent. We welcome mature applicants who do not match standard entry requirements that can demonstrate the ability to study this subject at university level and also demonstrate experience in photography or a related discipline. Applicants are required to bring to interview a portfolio demonstrating creative and technical ability. Overseas learners can send Qualifications (IELTS 5.5) work experience, and portfolio electronically or by post.
Short informal tasks and feedback are used to build your practical and academic skills. For each unit of the course there will be at least one end of year assessment task that will be graded at pass, merit or distinction. As a largely hands on course, the majority of final assessments involve the production of photographic imagery and supporting evidence in the form of a sketchbook or blog. In the second year of the programme you have to complete a project externally set by Pearson Edexcel. All assessment is moderated before grades are released. At the end of your course, a summary of your unit grades is taken and you will be awarded with a Pearson Edexcel Higher National Certificate at pass, merit or distinction level.
- Tuition fee: £2000
- Total fees: £2000
As a minimum you will be required to start this course with your own digital SLR camera and will be expected to budget for additional film, printing and other day to day equipment requirements including memory cards. The second year of the course ends with a public exhibition. Costs associated with this exhibition will be dependent on your approach, subject matter, and preferred presentation techniques.
Due to the nature of this programme you may also be invited to attend an interview. Where necessary, other means of interview (i.e. telephone, web-based/Teams) can be arranged.
Course Overview
Course Code
P00297
Start Date
11/09/2024
Study Hours
Part Time
Duration
2 years
Campus
St Margaret's Campus
Level
Level 4