Art and Design - Photography pathway HNC (Level 4) - Full-time
Course outline
This exciting new course aims to meet the needs of future artists and designers in the contemporary creative industries.
There is an emphasis on employability skills and the knowledge essential for students with entrepreneurial, employment or academic aspirations. Programme content is designed to be appropriate for entry to or progression within the creative sector and to enable progress to higher study at Level 5 on the Higher National Diploma (HND) and Level 6 BA (Hons) top-up degree pathways.
HNC Core modules include:
- Professional Development
- Contextual Studies
- Individual Project
- Techniques and Processes
Specialised mandatory units:
- Lighting for Photography
- Photographic Practices
Specialist optional units:
- Select one or two units to make up to 120 credits of study
How to apply for this course
Entry onto this course is via UCAS.
- Institution code: N30
- UCAS code: ADP1
Use the UCAS code above when applying through the UCAS website.
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Location:
25 Stoney Street
Nottingham NG1 1LP |
Date:Start: 27 September 2021 |
Fees / reductions:Tuition fee: £8,250 The tuition fee is per year. Various bursaries are available for some Higher Education courses. |
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Course code: C034798 / Q034799 |
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| Qualification | Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Art and Design (Photography) |
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| Duration | 1 year |
| Level | Level 4 |
| Entry requirements | You’ll need a minimum of 48 UCAS points from:
Other combinations of qualifications and experience will also be considered, as will Level 3 qualifications not currently listed on the UCAS tariff. For creative courses you would usually need a qualification in a relevant subject area. We would expect students to be working at (or to demonstrate competency at) Level 2 or above in English/literacy and maths/numeracy. Mature applicants with relevant professional experience and/or qualifications are welcome to apply. |
| Assessment | A combination of traditional and innovative assessment methods are utilised such as:
There are no examinations. |
| Progression | From the HNC, you can progress to the Level 5 HND in Art and Design (subject to validation), and then our BA (Hons) Art and Design top-up degree (awarded by Nottingham Trent University) or similar. Art and design graduates are very much in demand in the creative arts and associated industries, such as marketing, publishing, branding, retail merchandising, design agencies and community arts organisations. |
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