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 %
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