RECORD: E 17
INSTITUTE: Newcastle College
ADDRESS:
Rye Hill
NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE, Tyne & Wear
NE4 7SA
TELEPHONE: 0191 200 4216
FAX: 0191 272 4020
ELECTRONIC MAIL: enquiries@ncl-col.ac.uk
INSTITUTE WEB SITE: www.ncl-col.ac.uk
DEPARTMENT NAME: School of Art & Design (Photography)
CONTACT: Mr Richard Hart
POST HELD: Senior Tutor in photography
STAFF WHO TEACH PHOTOGRAPHY, FILM OR TELEVISION: 6
THE INSTITUTION IS PRIMARILY PART OF THE STATE PROVISION.
NUMBER OF COURSES 4
BTEC National Diploma in Photography
BTEC Higher National Diploma in Photography
BTEC Higher National Certificate in Photography
Northern Certificate in Further Education (Photo)
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COURSE NAME: BTEC National Diploma in Photography
Final qualification:BTEC National Diploma [BTEC ND]
Course level is Lower than a University degree in UK England
The course is validated by a Government/National department or
examining board
Course length is 64 week(s) or 2 year(s).
The approximate number of students joining the course each year is 25
The course is designed for full-time students
Minimum age of students at entry is 16
THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ARE:
Applicants would normally have achieved one of the following:
* Minimum of 4 GCSE passes or equivalent and/or professional
experience OR
* A BTEC 1st Diploma in Design OR
* Intermediate GNVQ in Art & Design OR
* Equivalent qualification or experience.
This course has a strong art and design content and candidates
must show some skill in these areas. A portfolio of work must be
presented at interview.
REQUIREMENTS WHICH ARE ESSENTIAL FOR ENTRY ONTO THE COURSE ARE:
COURSE PROFILE: Areas Available For Study
Advertising and illustrative photography Architectural photography Documentary photography Fashion photography Industrial & commercial photography Landscape photography Digital photography History-of-Art History of Photography (still) Management of photographic business Photographic theory, optics & chemistry
The percentage of work placement is 5 %
COURSE NAME: BTEC Higher National Diploma in Photography
Final qualification:BTEC Higher National Diploma [BTEC HND]
Course level is lower than a University degree in UK England
The course is validated by a Government/National department or
examining board
Course length is 64 week(s) or 2 year(s).
The approximate number of students joining the course each year is 25
The course is designed for full-time students
Minimum age of students at entry is 18
THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ARE:
Professional experience of at least 12 months or BTEC National
Diploma/1st Diploma or Foundation course in general art and
design to include photographic studies.
GNVQ Advanced with Photographic studies.
REQUIREMENTS WHICH ARE ESSENTIAL FOR ENTRY ONTO THE COURSE ARE:
COURSE PROFILE: Areas Available For Study
Advertising and illustrative photography Architectural photography Fashion photography Landscape Photography Industrial & commercial photography Digital photography - capture and/or post production History-of-Art Media studies Management of photographic business Photographic theory, optics & chemistry
The percentage of work placement is 10 %
COURSE NAME: BTEC Higher National Certificate in Photography
Final qualification:BTEC Higher National Certificate [BTEC HNC]
Course level is lower than a University degree in UK England
The course is validated by a Government/National department or
examining board
Course length is 64 week(s) or 2 year(s).
The approximate number of students joining the course each year is 15
The course is designed for part-time students
Minimum age of students at entry is 18
THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ARE:
Students would normally be employed in the photographic business
or providing a photographic service.
They may well have the following academic achievements: * 'A'
level photography
* BTEC National Diploma
* Advanced GNVQ in Art & DEsign, with photography
* Equivalent qualification or experience.
REQUIREMENTS WHICH ARE ESSENTIAL FOR ENTRY ONTO THE COURSE ARE:
COURSE PROFILE: Areas Available For Study
Advertising and illustrative photography Architectural photography Fashion photography Landscape Photography Industrial & commercial photography Digital photography - capture and/or post production History-of-Art Media studies Management of photographic business Photographic theory, optics & chemistry
The percentage of work placement is 10 %
COURSE NAME: Northern Certificate in Further Education - Photography
Final qualification:Northern Certificate [NCFE-Photo]
Course level is lower than a University degree in UK England
The course is validated by a Government/National department or
examining board
Course length is 32 week(s) or 1 year(s).
The approximate number of students joining the course each year is 25
The course is designed for part-time students
Minimum age of students at entry is 16
THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ARE:
No proven academic ability is required. Students would normally
have basic school leaving certificates (GCSE). This course is
suitable for those wishing to further their basic skills in
photography in preparation for entry into further study.
REQUIREMENTS WHICH ARE ESSENTIAL FOR ENTRY ONTO THE COURSE ARE:
COURSE PROFILE: Areas Available For Study
Advertising and illustrative photography Architectural photography Documentary photography Landscape Photography Photography as fine art Social/wedding/portrait photography History of photography Media studies Photographic theory, optics & chemistry
The percentage of work placement is 0 %
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