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Sheffield College

RECORD: E 34
INSTITUTE: Sheffield College

ADDRESS:
Norton Centre,
Dyche Lane,
SHEFFIELD, South Yorkshire
S8 8BR

TELEPHONE: 0114 260 3603
FAX: 0114 260 2301
ELECTRONIC MAIL: course-enquiry@sheffcol.ac.uk

INSTITUTE WEB SITE: www.sheffcol.ac.uk

DEPARTMENT NAME: Division of Photography & Media

CONTACT: Mr Steve Hirst
POST HELD: Section Leader

STAFF WHO TEACH PHOTOGRAPHY, FILM OR TELEVISION: 7
THE INSTITUTION IS PRIMARILY PART OF THE STATE PROVISION.

NUMBER OF COURSES 6
BTEC National Diploma in Design (Photography)
BTEC Higher National Diploma in Photography
National Council for the Training of Journalists - Press/Photojournalism
Photojournalism - Nat.Council for Training Photojn.
International Photo-Journalism
Professional Photography Access Course OCN
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Additional Institute Information
Apart from the course described, studies in photography are also provided as part of Graphics courses, a Higher National Diploma in Photographic Communication and also leading to GCSE and City and Guilds qualifications.

COURSE NAME: National Diploma in Design (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 72 week(s) or 2 year(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:
Four GCSE passes at grade C or above or equivalent. Portfolio of photography or design work together with an interview. Mature students without normal entry requirements but having relevant work experience will also be considered. Equivalent qualifications from overseas students are acceptable.

REQUIREMENTS WHICH ARE ESSENTIAL FOR ENTRY ONTO THE COURSE ARE:

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
Landscape photography
Photography as fine art
Social/ Wedding/ Portrait photography
Computer studies for generating images
History-of-Art
History of Photography (still)
Photographic theory, optics & chemistry
Contextural studies

The percentage of work placement is 1 %

COURSE NAME: Higher National Diploma in Photography/ Higher National Certificate

Final qualification: BTEC Higher National Diploma/Certificate [BTEC HND/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 70 week(s) or 2 year(s).

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

The course is designed for full-time students but a part-time route leading to a Higher National Certificate is also available.

Minimum age of students at entry is 18

REQUIREMENTS WHICH ARE ESSENTIAL FOR ENTRY ONTO THE COURSE ARE:

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 and Commercial Photography
Landscape photography
Photojournalism/news/reportage
History of Photography (still)

The percentage of work placement is 5 %

COURSE NAME: Press Photography & Photo-Journalism (NCTJ)

Final qualification: National Council for the Training of Journalists

Course level is Lower than a University degree in UK England

The course is validated by a professional body of photographers or artists

Course length is 35 week(s) or 1 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:
GCE 'A' level or equivalent education plus experience in photography.

REQUIREMENTS WHICH ARE ESSENTIAL FOR ENTRY ONTO THE COURSE ARE:

A low level course in photography or a course of which photography was a part.

COURSE PROFILE: Areas Available For Study



Documentary photography
Photojournalism/news/reportage

The percentage of work placement is 10 %

COURSE NAME: Photojournalism - Nat.Council for Training Photojournalism.

Final qualification:National Certificate in Photo-journalism [NCTJ NCE Photo-Journalism]

Course level is Equivalent to a University degree in UK England

The course is validated by a professional body of photographers or artists

Course length is 36 week(s) or 1 year(s).

The approximate number of students joining the course each year is 13

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

Minimum age of students at entry is 18

THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ARE:
A written test of proficiency in spelling, punctuation, comprehension, current affairs and photographic knowledge.

REQUIREMENTS WHICH ARE ESSENTIAL FOR ENTRY ONTO THE COURSE ARE:

Some professional experience in a job of which photography was a 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 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 is the only course in Photo-journalism recognised by the Newspaper Indust ry. It can also be studied by 'block release' part-time study (as well as full time) by those already working in the Newspaper industry. Approximately 60 students study in this way. The part-time course is 8 weeks over 2 years. Photo Journalism courses set up in Norway and Australia took the course at Sheffield as a model.

COURSE PROFILE: Areas Available For Study

Advertising and illustrative photography
Fashion photography
Photojournalism/ News/ Reportage
Social/ Wedding/ Portrait photography
Computer studies for generating images
Management of photographic business
Photo Law
Newspaper practice
Caption writing

The percentage of work placement is 50 %

COURSE NAME: International Photo-Journalism

Final qualification:Certificate in International Photojournalism

Course level is Equivalent to a University degree in UK England

The course is validated by our own or an associated institution
The course is validated by a Government/National department or examining board
The course is validated by a professional body of photographers or artists

Course length is 12 week(s) or

The approximate number of students joining the course each year is 12

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

Minimum age of students at entry is 20

THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ARE:
Applicants must be working as staff or freelance press photographers or photo-journalists with a N.C.T.J. Certificate in Photo-journalism. Alternatives are a Degree or working with or on a National Agency or International Publication. Applicants will be working towards a specialist style in International Photojournalism. The College will be happy to consider any qualifications and portfolio as to its suitability.

REQUIREMENTS WHICH ARE ESSENTIAL FOR ENTRY ONTO THE COURSE ARE:

Some professional experience in a job of which photography was a 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 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

The percentage of work placement is 50 %

COURSE NAME: Professional Photography/ H.E. Access Course

Final qualification: Professional Photography OCN

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

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

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

Minimum age of students at entry is 18

THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ARE:
Although we prefer a standard of education to 5 GCSEs or equivalent plus some photographic experience, as the course is an adult access course, mature students are accepted on their own merit, experience being the main criteria.

REQUIREMENTS WHICH ARE ESSENTIAL FOR ENTRY ONTO THE COURSE ARE:

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

COURSE PROFILE: Areas Available For Study


Advertising and illustrative photography
Architectural photography
Documentary photography
Industrial & Commercial photography
Landscape photography
Photographic theory, optics & chemistry

The percentage of work placement is 5 %

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