Wigan and Leigh College

RECORD: E 37
INSTITUTE: Wigan and Leigh College

ADDRESS:
PO Box 53, Parson's Walk
WIGAN, Lancashire
WN1 1RS

TELEPHONE: 01942 761811
FAX: 01942 501812
ELECTRONIC MAIL: W-LBS@Demon.UK

DEPARTMENT NAME: School of Arts and Design
CONTACT: Mr Andrew Oswin
POST HELD: Section Head

STAFF IN THE INSTITUTE: 400
STAFF WHO TEACH PHOTOGRAPHY, FILM OR TELEVISION: 12
NUMBER OF FULL-TIME STUDENTS: 8000
THE INSTITUTION IS PRIMARILY PART OF THE STATE PROVISION.

NUMBER OF COURSES 3
BTEC National Diploma in Design (Photography)
Advanced GNVQ in Media Studies
Northern Certificate in Further Education (Practical Photography)
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COURSE NAME: BTEC 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 18

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. Also acceptable are BTEC 1st Diploma, foundation course or GNVQ. Portfolio and interview. This course may also be studied in a part time mode over 3 years. Requirements for entry are flexible but reflect those stated above. An additional 18 places are available for this course.

REQUIREMENTS WHICH ARE ESSENTIAL FOR ENTRY ONTO THE COURSE ARE:

REQUIREMENTS WHICH ARE DESIRABLE FOR ENTRY ONTO THE COURSE ARE:

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
The BTEC National Diploma qualification can also be obtained by part-time study by those who have employment in the photographic industry . The entry requirements are limited to a successful interview and completion of secondary education. The duration of the course in this mode is 3 years and approximately 18 students enrol each year.

COURSE PROFILE: Areas Available For Study


Advertising and illustrative photography
Architectural photography
Documentary photography
Fashion photography
Industrial & commercial photography
Landscape photography
Photojournalism/ News/ Reportage
Scientific & technical photography
Social/ Wedding/ Portrait photography
Documentry film & video production
Animation
History of Photography (still)
Management of photographic business
Social & cultural studies
Photographic theory, optics & chemistry
Desk top publishing                       
                                          
                                          


The percentage of work placement is 0 %


COURSE NAME: Advanced GNVQ in Media Studies

Final qualification: General National Vocational Qualification [GNVQ]

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:
Four GCSEs at grade C or above or BTEC 1st Certificate or GNVQ level 2. Students with appropraite alternative qualifications may be considered as exceptional entrants.

REQUIREMENTS WHICH ARE DESIRABLE FOR ENTRY ONTO THE COURSE ARE:

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
There is no course profile available for this course which provides photographic studies as a part of a general, 1st level course in Art & Design.

COURSE PROFILE: Areas Available For Study


Documentary photography
Photojournalism/ News/ Reportage
Documentry film & video production
Industrial & training film & video production
Theatrical film & video production
Animation
Media studies (psychology & sociology of images)
Management of photographic business
Social & cultural studies

The percentage of work placement is 0 %


COURSE NAME: NCFE Practical Photography

Final qualification: Northern Certificate in Further Education (Practical Photography) Stages 1, 2 and 3

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 30 week(s) or 1, 2 or 3 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 12

THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ARE:
The qualification is offered at the three national levels 1, 2 and 3. Students with the required experience can join the programme at any level.
Level 1. No previous experience needed.
Level 2. Black & white, location and studio experience needed.
Level 3. The above plus some practical and darkroom experience.
Assessment on the course is by folio assessment only.

COURSE PROFILE: Areas Available For Study


Advertising and illustrative photography
Architectural photography
Documentary photography
Fashion photography
Landscape photography
Photography as fine art
Photojournalism/ News/ Reportage
Social/ Wedding/ Portrait photography
Photographic theory, optics & chemistry


The percentage of work placement is 0 %


LINKS INFORMATION

Wigan and Leigh College UK England


LINK 1:  NAME OF COURSE: Photography
         CONTACT: Gunner Byskov       
         NAME OF INSTITUTION: Aarhus Tekniske Skole                             
         ADDRESS: Halmstadgade 6 Aarhus  DK-8200
         COUNTRY: Denmark   
         THE LINK HAS:      Joint project work
         Student exchange     Teacher exchange
LINK 2:  NAME OF COURSE: Photography
         CONTACT: Lynn Kippax Jr.     
         NAME OF INSTITUTION: Kennebunk College                                 
         ADDRESS: Pier Road, Box 1111 Kennebunkp Maine 04046
         COUNTRY: USA       
         THE LINK HAS:      Teacher exchange
              

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PREFERRED COUNTRIES: EC USA
CORRESPONDENCE LANGUAGES: English


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