Photography HNC (Part time)

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 2 academic years 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 6 hours a week and it is expected that they match that with independent study time.

Core modules

Module A – Process & Practice

Unit A1 Concept & Development – completed in Year 1

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 – completed in Year 2

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.

there are no optional modules – all content must be completed.

all content is specialist within the module units.

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.

Pearson BTEC HNC (Higher National Diploma) in Photography.

Course progression:

• HND Photography at Tresham College and BA Hons Photography top up, leading to master’s degree and PHD.
• 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.

Student Loans Company code

 1005528.

Additional costs

We aim to provide a minimum of 3 cultural trips a year, the average cost of these trips is £25.00

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