BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Art and Design (Photography)

Full Time

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Course Code

QAD3HD19/BAFAP

Course Level

Level 3

Where will this course lead?

This course is ideal for you if you have recently left school and wish to develop a career in photography or wish to prepare for a Higher Education/University course in this area.

What will I study?

Health & Safety
Digital Imaging and Manipulation
History of Art and Photography
Darkroom Practice
Studio Practice
Life Drawing
Location Techniques
Experimental Imagery
Trips to exhibitions and galleries
You will produce project work in the first year that covers all these areas, with additional sessions studying observational and figure drawing and art & design history.

The second year goes into more depth in all of the briefs you are assigned, but you will have more freedom to specialise in the area you wish to progress into through Pathway and Final Major Projects.

How will this course be delivered?

The course is made up of a number of different projects that target the units required. Some elements of the course are taught separately through weekly classes whilst the majority of the learning takes place in the studio.
You will be taught through presentations, practical demonstrations and one to one support working in sketchbooks and producing a technical folder.

What qualifications will I get?

Extended Diploma in Art and Design (QCF)

How will I be assessed?

To pass this course you will have to produce a portfolio of work through the completion of set projects.

How do I get a place on the course?

You must complete an application form and attend and interview to determine your suitability for the subject and level. At interview you will be required to show portfolio of art work you have completed at school as well as doing a drawing test at the interview.

If you have a Learning Difficulty or Disability please let us know when you apply. You will be offered support in your interview. If you need help completing your application we can help with this too.

What are the entry requirements?

At least four GCSEs at grade C or above (Art/ Photography and English Language are preferred) or a BTEC First Diploma in Art & Design at Merit grade or above. All students will undertake a six week introductory/diagnostic course prior to progressing

What else do I need to know?

A manual SLR 35mm film camera is a requirement of the course, with an upgrade to a DSLR by the 2nd year.
A basic photography kit must be purchased upon enrolment at £80.
There are also a variety of compulsory trips and visits which can range from £5 to £80.

Solihull College offers full time and part time courses for businesses and residents in Birmingham, Walsall, Wolverhampton, Coventry Warwickshire and the whole of the West Midlands.

Solihull College offers full time and part time courses for businesses and residents in Birmingham, Walsall, Wolverhampton, Coventry Warwickshire and the whole of the West Midlands.

What can I do after this course?

Progression from this course is normally into Higher Education onto a Higher National Diploma, Foundation Degree or BA Hons degree in Photography or a related subject.

Is there anything else I will have to pay for in order to do this course?

In the 2nd year there is a studio fee
An A3 portfolio and printing costs are additional.
There are possibilities of additional overseas trips in the second year.

Contact

Blossomfield Campus

Solihull College
Blossomfield Road
Solihull
B91 1SB

Tel: 0121 678 7000
Minicom: 0121 628 7005
Email: enquiries@solihull.ac.uk
Internet: www.solihull.ac.uk

Have you got a question about this course?

Please contact Admissions on 0121 678 7000 with any queries.

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