North East Surrey College of Technology (NESCOT)

RECORD: E 280
INSTITUTE: North East Surrey College of Technology (NESCOT)

ADDRESS:
Reigate Road, Ewell,
EPSOM, Surrey
KT17 3DS

TELEPHONE: +44 (0)181 394 3128
FAX: +44 (0)181 394 3030
ELECTRONIC MAIL: amage@nescot.ac.uk

INSTITUTE WEB SITE: http://www.nescot.ac.uk

DEPARTMENT NAME: Faculty of Science and Technology
Dept. of Photography
CONTACT: AnnMarie Colbert
POST HELD: Course Leader

STAFF WHO TEACH PHOTOGRAPHY, FILM OR TELEVISION: 8
THE INSTITUTION IS PRIMARILY PART OF THE STATE PROVISION.

NUMBER OF COURSES 7
BTEC Higher National Diploma in Photomedia
BTEC Higher National Diploma in Digital Imaging
BTEC National Diploma in Multimedia Design
BTEC Higher National Diploma in Multimedia
BTEC Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Photography & Imaging
BTEC Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Digital Imaging
BTEC 1st Diploma in Art & Design (Photography)
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Additional Institute Information
Studies in photography are also provided that lead to the City and Guilds 7470 Certificate.

COURSE NAME (1): BTEC Higher National Diploma in Design (Photomedia)

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 60 week(s) or 2 year(s).

The approximate number of students joining the course each year is 25

The course is designed for both full-time and part-time students

Minimum age of students at entry is 18

THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ARE:
Applicants should show evidence of a keen interest in photography and possess either 1 pass at GCE 'A' level grade 'C' or equivalent in a Design subject or professional experience in the industry.
Mature students with appropriate experience will be considered favourably. All students must attend interview and show portfolio which demonstrates creative potential. A high level of commitment is required throughout the course.

REQUIREMENTS WHICH ARE ESSENTIAL FOR ENTRY ONTO THE COURSE ARE:

• A lower level course in photography or a course of which photography was part.
• Evidence of creative or artistic ability by presentation of a folio or test.

COURSE PROFILE: Areas Available For Study:

Advertising and illustrative photography
Documentary photography
Fashion photography
Industrial & commercial photography
Landscape photography
Digital photography - capture or post production
History of Photography (still)
Media studies
Management of photographic business
Social and cultural studies
Photographic theory, optics & chemistry

The percentage of work placement is 5 %

COURSE NAME (2): BTEC Higher National Diploma in Digital Imaging

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 60 week(s) or 2 year(s).

The approximate number of students joining the course each year is 20

The course is designed for both full-time students and part time students.

Minimum age of students at entry is 18

THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ARE:
Applicants should possess one GCE 'A' level plus four suitable GCSE 'O' levels at grades A - C. Alternatively BTEC National Certificate/Diploma in an appropriate subject area.

REQUIREMENTS WHICH ARE DESIRABLE FOR ENTRY ONTO THE COURSE ARE:

• Some professional experience in a job of which photography was a part.
• A lower level course in photography or a course of which photography was part.
• A lower level of course of which general art or graphics was a part.
• Evidence of creative or artistic ability by presentation of a folio or test.

COURSE PROFILE: Areas Available For Study

Scientific & technical photography

Documentry film & video production

Industrial & training film & video production

Digital photography - capture and/or post production

Management of photographic business

Photographic theory, optics & chemistry

Digital Pre-press work        

Networking                    

The percentage of work placement is 2%

COURSE NAME (3): BTEC National Diploma in Multimedia Design

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 72week(s) or 2 year(s).

The approximate number of students joining the course each year is 20

The course is designed for full-time students

Minimum age of students at entry is 16

THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ARE:
Four GCSE 'O' levels at grade C or above OR City and Guilds 750/7470 OR BTEC First Diploma in Art & Design. Students must be able to communicate confidently and demonstrate a high level of motivation and creativity. Mature students considered. All applicants must attend interview and show portfolio.

REQUIREMENTS WHICH ARE ESSENTIAL FOR ENTRY ONTO THE COURSE ARE:

• A lower level course in photography or a course of which photography was part.
• A lower level of course of which general art or graphics was a part.
• Evidence of creative or artistic ability by presentation of a folio or test.

COURSE PROFILE: Areas Available For Study:

Multi-image production (tape/slide)
Animation
Digital Photography - capture and/or post production
Social and cultural studies
Graphic Design
Multi-media design
3D Design

The percentage of work placement is 2%

COURSE NAME (4): BTEC Higher National Diploma in Multimedia

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 60 week(s) or 2 year(s).

The approximate number of students joining the course each year is 20

The course is designed for full-time students

Minimum age of students at entry is 18

THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ARE:
Applicants require one GCE 'A' level pass and four GCSE grades A - C, or BTEC National Diploma/Certificate in photography or appropriate subject OR an equivalent qualification. . Mature and overseas applicants are considered with appropriate, alternative qualifications.

COURSE PROFILE: Areas Available For Study:

Multi-image production (tape/slide)
Animation
Digital Photography - capture and/or post production
Social & cultural studies
Multimedia Design
3D Design

The percentage of work placement is 3%

COURSE NAME (5): Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Photography and Imaging

Final qualification: Bachelor of Arts (Hons)

Course level is equivalent to a University degree in UK ENGLAND

The course is validated by a Government/National department or examining board

Course length is 30 week(s) or 1 year(s).

The approximate number of students joining the course each year is (not specified)

The course is designed for full-time or part time students

Minimum age of students at entry is 20

THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ARE:
This one year 'top-up' course requires that applicants possess a Higher National Diploma in Photography & Imaging

COURSE PROFILE: Areas Available For Study

Advertising and illustrative photography
Architectural photography
Documentary photography
Fashion Photography
Photography as Fine Art
Media studies
Digital Photography - capture and/or post production
Business & Law

The percentage of work placement is 0%

COURSE NAME (6): Bachelor of Science(Hons) in Digital Imaging

Final qualification: Bachelor of Science(Hons)

Course level is equivalent to a University degree in UK ENGLAND

The course is validated by a Government/National department or examining board

Course length is 30 week(s) or 1 year(s).

The approximate number of students joining the course each year is (not specified)

The course is designed for full-time or part time students

Minimum age of students at entry is 20

THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ARE:
This one year 'top-up' course requires that applicants possess a Higher National Diploma in Digital Imaging

COURSE PROFILE: Areas Available For Study

Digital Photography - capture and/or post production
Digital Pre-Press
Electronic Publishing

The percentage of work placement is 0%

COURSE NAME (7): 1st Diploma in Art & Design (Photography)

Final qualification: 1st Diploma in Art & Design [1st DIPLOMA]

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 36week(s) or 1year(s).

The approximate number of students joining the course each year is 15

The course is designed for full-time students

Minimum age of students at entry is 16

THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ARE:
There are no formal entry qualifications although a high level of commitment is required throughout the course

COURSE PROFILE: Areas Available For Study

Advertising and illustrative photography
Documentary photography
Fashion photography
Landscape photography
Photojournalism/News/Reportage
Photographic theory, optics & chemistry

The percentage of work placement is 5 %

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