Overview
Digital Communication Design Photography (Full time)Why study Graphic Design, Animation and Photography?
In today’s fast moving ever widening digital communications industry the complementary disciplines of graphic design, photography and animation work seamlessly to solve a multitude of design needs over a growing array of media channels and touchpoints. To mirror these changes and current creative industry practices, this course will offer you the opportunity to learn both traditional problem solving and design craft skills through digital graphic, animation and image making processes. Skills which will ultimately enhance your employability within a wide range of career and employment possibilities.
As in industry, the course encourages interdisciplinary innovation through collaboration,and uniquely offers students the option to pursue their own specialist interests within Graphics, Animation or Photography through a substantial major project. Completing students will elect certification in either Graphics, Animation or Photography. You will regularly engage with leading UK design professionals through ‘live’ projects and talks, and benefit from our impressive track record for both gaining employment and winning national competitions.
The course is an active member of British Design & Art Direction (D&AD) and the British Institute of Photographers and has forged strong industrial links with both local and national practitioners.
At the end of the first year your work will be exhibited in public venues. Work experience opportunities will also be made available to you in the latter stages of the course.
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- No. of contact hours
12 hours per week
- Expected self-study
8 hours per week
- Regulatory body
Pearson
- UCAS code
DCDP
- Student Loans Company code
911366
Course information
32-48 UCAS points and English language and maths GCSE grade 4 or above.
1. Progressing students from Level 3 will be required to have successfully passed their Extended Diploma year and attended a portfolio interview with the HNC Graphic Design staff.
2. External students will be required to attend a portfolio interview with subject staff and give evidence of prior learning within the subject area.
The course is delivered over 1 academic year covering one Core Module with two main units. Content is delivered based on the following unit criterion.
1. Contextual Knowledge
2. Ideas Generation & Development
3. Technical Knowledge & Skill
4. Professional Practice.
5. Communication.
Formative feedback supports assessment throughout the year, ensuring group and individual sessions on feedback are achieved.
Students attend for 12 hours a week and it is expected that they match that with independent study time.
Module A Process & Practice includes the following units:
Unit A1 Concept & Development
This assessment unit is designed to enable the practice and development of underpinning knowledge, understanding and proficiency of creative practice through exploration of the subject area.
Unit A2 Creative Project
This assessment unit is designed to give students the opportunity to consolidate and apply their learning through the production of a portfolio of work related to project outcomes.
The method of assessment is via evidence-based submissions – recommended and types of evidence may include:
- A portfolio of development work and outcomes
- Physical and digital prototypes
- Written reports, essays or case studies
- Planning and research documents, files and links
- Audio and visual presentations
- Exhibitions of outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, you will gain a Pearson BTEC HNC (Higher National Certificate) in Photography.
Course progression:
- HND Photography
- A wide range of specialist degree courses within the Photography umbrella.
Career progression:
- Employed / Freelance Professional Photographer within the Creative Industries.
- Specific career progression can range from Wedding Photography and Lifestyle to Advertising and Editorial, Medical, Marine and Interior Photography.
It is expected that students will have digital SLR or Mirrorless cameras and / or analogue film cameras. Trips are planned throughout the year and these are dependent on availability of relevant exhibitions. There are usually three cultural trips a year. It is suggested that students should budget £25 for each college coach trip and additional funding for independent travel.
It is important to note that this course will only run if application numbers are met.
If you would like to find out more about this or other courses, please use our Livechat or email us at info@bedfordcollegegroup.ac.uk
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Additional Learning Support
If you have a specific learning difficulty or disability, are deaf or hearing impaired, our Additional Learning Support team are on hand to give you assistance whenever you need it. Email: ALSteam@bedford.ac.uk or call us on 01234 291333.
Financial Support
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Accessibility
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