BTEC Extended Diploma in Art & Design - Specialist Pathway in Photography

BTEC Extended Diploma in Art & Design - Specialist Pathway in Photography

Description

The Extended National Diploma is a well established programme which develops skills and awareness in Art and Design and leads to opportunities in Higher Education in your chosen pathway.

The course is made up of 18 units which cover wider skills and experiences in Art and Design, within the first year, followed by units within your own chosen specialist area. The units are taught and experienced through project based work to enable you to develop your skills and pursue your own interests within your chosen area. Functional skills are followed by all students on this programme.

Following the interdisciplinary programme during the first year, you can choose your prefered route for the second part of the course. This will enable you to pursue your own area of interest, leading to progression to Higher Education or possibly employment in your chosen area.

Year 2 - The photography pathway is a practical work related programme in which you will be encouraged to develop your creative and technical skills to a high level.

Following the interdisciplinary first year you will go onto pursue a range of topics within photography.

These could include:

Studio photography
Photography
Darkroom Practice
Digital Imaging
Materials
Techniques and Processes
Visual Communication

A programme of visits to galleries, studios and field trips will develop your awareness of the industry and visiting practitioners will give you an insight into contemporary professional practice.

Due to the nature of the programme you are encouraged to have access to at least a compact digital camera with manual controls.

Progression

On successful completion of the National Diploma course you could progress to Higher Education courses including the Foundation Degree in Lens based Media available at Harrogate College.

Additional Information

Advice on materials will be provided at interview. A studio fee will be payable at enrolment.

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