Leeds College of Technology

RECORD: E 287
INSTITUTE: Leeds College of Technology

ADDRESS:
Cookridge Street
LEEDS, Yorkshire
LS2 8BL

TELEPHONE: 0113 2 476922
FAX: 0113 2 340365
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DEPARTMENT NAME: Photography
CONTACT: Mr Alan Stone
POST HELD: Lecturer

STAFF WHO TEACH PHOTOGRAPHY, FILM OR TELEVISION: 4
THE INSTITUTION IS PRIMARILY PART OF THE STATE PROVISION.

NUMBER OF COURSES 1
BTEC National Diploma in Design (Photography)
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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 72 week(s) or 2 year(s).

The approximate number of students joining the course each year is 32

The course is designed for full-time students

Minimum age of students at entry is 16

THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ARE:
Each candidate will ideally have 4 GCSEs at grade C or above (one that must be an English subject) or CPVE or an intermediate GNVQ in Art and Design. All cadidiates must attend a formal interview and present a basic portfolio of photographic or other art based work. Mature students may not require the above formal qualifications but will need a good portfolio of photographic work showing current skills and subject commitment.

REQUIREMENTS WHICH ARE DESIRABLE FOR ENTRY ONTO THE COURSE ARE:

• Evidence of creative or artistic ability by presentation of a folio or test.
• 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.
• Some professional experience in a job of which photography was a part.

COURSE PROFILE: Areas Available For Study

Advertising and illustrative photography
Architectural photography
Documentary photography
Fashion photography
Industrial & commercial photography
Landscape photography
Photography as fine art
Photojournalism/ News/ Reportage
Scientific & technical photography
Computer studies for generating images
History of Photography (still)
Management of photographic business
Photolaboratory & processing work
Photographic theory, optics & chemistry
                                          
                                          
                                          

The percentage of work placement is 5 %

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