City of Bristol College

RECORD: E 3
INSTITUTE: City of Bristol College

ADDRESS:
Ashley Down
BRISTOL, Avon
BS7 9BU

TELEPHONE: 0117 904 5000
FAX: 0117 904 5051
ELECTRONIC MAIL: enquiries@cityofbristol.co.uk
WEB ADDRESS: www.cityofbristol.ac.uk

DEPARTMENT NAME: Faculty of Sciences and Visual Arts
CONTACT: Brian W Tuff
POST HELD: Head of School of Photography

STAFF IN THE INSTITUTE: 350
STAFF WHO TEACH PHOTOGRAPHY, FILM OR TELEVISION: 6
NUMBER OF FULL-TIME STUDENTS: 7000
THE INSTITUTION IS A PRIVATE ORGANISATION.

NUMBER OF COURSES 3
BTEC National Diploma in Design (Audio Visual)
BTEC National Diploma in Design (Photography)
National Vocational Qualification in 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 18

The course is designed for full-time students

Minimum age of students at entry is 16

THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ARE:
Primarily applicants must demonstrate a motivation to the programme, and possess the following: 4 GCSE passes at grade 'C' or above OR BTEC National Diploma, GNVQ Intermediate or equivalent. Mature students (over 21) will be considered on the basis of previous experience.

REQUIREMENTS WHICH ARE ESSENTIAL FOR ENTRY ONTO THE COURSE ARE:

• Evidence of creative or artistic ability by presentation of a folio or test.

REQUIREMENTS WHICH ARE DESIRABLE 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.

COURSE PROFILE: Areas Available For Study

Advertising and illustrative photography
Architectural photography
Multi-image production (tape/slide)
Documentary photography
Industrial & commercial photography
Documentry film & video production
Industrial & training film & video production
Animation
Computer studies for generating images
History-of-film
Photographic theory, optics & chemistry
                                          
                                          
                                          

The percentage of work placement is 10 %

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 18

The course is designed for full-time students

Minimum age of students at entry is 16

THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ARE:
Applicants must posses at least 4 GCSE passes at grade 'C' or above or GNVQ in Art and Design or equivalent. Selection is by interview. Candidates must show a portfolio of work as evidence of genuine interest/creative ability.

REQUIREMENTS WHICH ARE ESSENTIAL FOR ENTRY ONTO THE COURSE ARE:

• Evidence of creative or artistic ability by presentation of a folio or test.

REQUIREMENTS WHICH ARE DESIRABLE 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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
This course can be studied by either full or part-time study.

COURSE PROFILE: Areas Available For Study

Advertising and illustrative photography
Architectural photography
Multi-image production (tape/slide)
Documentary photography
Fashion photography
Industrial & commercial photography
Landscape photography
Photography as fine art
Photojournalism/ News/ Reportage
Social/ Wedding/ Portrait photography
Computer studies for generating images
Management of photographic business
Photographic theory, optics & chemistry
                                          
                                          
                                          

The percentage of work placement is 10 %

Final qualification:National Vocational Qualification Level 4 [NVQ Level 4]

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

The approximate number of students joining the course each year is 18

The course is designed for full-time students

Minimum age of students at entry is 18

THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ARE:
The minimum entry requirements are: BTEC National Diploma (in a related topic) or similar programme at this level such as City and Guilds 7470 Certificate in Professional Photography. A competence in Photography is a pre-requisite. All suitable applicants are interviewed and are expected to produce evidence of a proven interest in photography or related subject. Accreditation for prior learning can be given to adult candidates with appropriate evidence of experience.

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.

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 of course of which general art or graphics was a part.

COURSE PROFILE: Areas Available For Study

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