Newcastle College

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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CORRESPONDENCE LANGUAGES: Danish English


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