Photography BTEC Extended Diploma

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You will study the following midules on this course: - Health & Safety- - Digital Imaging and Manipulation- - History of Art and Photography- - Darkroom Practice- - Studio Practice- - Life Drawing- - Location Techniques- - Experimental Imagery- - Trips to exhibitions and galleries. You will produce project work in the first year that covers all these areas- with additional sessions studying observational and figure drawing and art & design history. The second year goes into more depth in all of the briefs you are assigned- but you will have more freedom to specialise in the area you wish to progress into through Pathway and Final Major Projects.

Course information

Name: Photography BTEC Extended Diploma Qualification title: Extended Diploma in Art and Design (QCF) Qualification type: Assessment To pass this course you will have to produce a portfolio of work through the completion of set projects. Awarding Pearson Education Ltd (Formerly EDEXCEL) Created 20140211 11:56:51 Updated 20140211 11:56:51

Entry requirements

A manual SLR 35mm film camera is a requirement of the course- with an upgrade to a DSLR by the 2nd year. A basic photography kit must be purchased upon enrolment at £80. There are also a variety of compulsory trips and visits which can range from £5 to £80- with the possibilities of additional overseas trips in the second year. In the 2nd year there is a studio fee. An A3 portfolio and printing costs are additional. Good levels of English and Maths are important for your success in your course- your chosen vocation and life. Throughout your course you will continue to develop your English and Maths skills in your vocational classes. If you haven't achieved an A*-C grade in English or Maths at GCSE- or a Level 2 Functional Skill- you will also be working towards a qualification in English or Maths at a level that will enable you to progress towards these grades If you have a Learning Difficulty or Disability please let us know when you apply. You will be offered support in your interview. If you need help completing your application we can help with this too. Solihull College offers full time and part time courses for businesses and residents in Birmingham- Walsall- Wolverhampton- Coventry Warwickshire and the whole of the West Midlands. FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ONLY: Tuition fees are £5250 per annum Equipment required A manual SLR 35mm film camera is a requirement of the course- with an upgrade to a DSLR by the 2nd year. A basic photography kit must be purchased upon enrolment at £80. There are also a variety of compulsory trips and visits which can range from £5 to £80- with the possibilities of additional overseas trips in the second year. In the 2nd year there is a studio fee. An A3 portfolio and printing costs are additional. Good levels of English and Maths are important for your success in your course- your chosen vocation and life. Throughout your course you will continue to develop your English and Maths skills in your vocational classes. If you haven't achieved an A*-C grade in English or Maths at GCSE- or a Level 2 Functional Skill- you will also be working towards a qualification in English or Maths at a level that will enable you to progress towards these grades If you have a Learning Difficulty or Disability please let us know when you apply. You will be offered support in your interview. If you need help completing your application we can help with this too. Solihull College offers full time and part time courses for businesses and residents in Birmingham- Walsall- Wolverhampton- Coventry Warwickshire and the whole of the West Midlands. FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ONLY: Tuition fees are £5250 per annum

Provider

Solihull College & University Centre
Further Education
enquiries@solihull.ac.uk
0121 678 7000
http://www.solihull.ac.uk

Address

Blossomfield Rd Town: Solihull County:West Midlands

Learning aims

Title: Extended Diploma in Art and Design (QCF) Qualification: Extended Diploma in Art and Design (QCF) Classification: Arts, Media and Publishing

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