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Pho­tog­ra­phy (Lev­el 2 UAL Diplo­ma) — Full-time

Course outline

This course is perfect if you want a creative grounding in taking photographs and exploring the art of displaying images on the page, both digitally and using more traditional methods.

You’ll learn connections between image, colour, page layout, typography, design, plus how your work is perceived by a wider audience. You will work in our dedicated photographic studios, darkrooms, and iMac computer studios.

You can expect to also cover working with digital SLR cameras, studio and experimental photography.

You can view some of the fantastic creative works of our students on our Creative Showcase website below.

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How to apply for this course

Apply online now to start in this academic year (2022/2023).

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Location Date
City Hub
111 Canal Street
Nottingham
NG1 7HB

Start: Monday 5th September 2022

Course code: C000303 / Q024715

Qualification

UAL Level 2 Diploma in Photography
Duration

1 year
Level Level 2
Entry requirements

You’ll need 4 GCSEs at grades 9–3 (A*–D), including English Language and Maths – one of English Language or Maths must be grade 9–4 (A*–C). Functional Skills Level 1 can be used as equivalent to GCSE grade 3 (D) and Functional Skills Level 2 can be used as equivalent to GCSE grade 4 (C) or above.
Teaching & assessment

You will produce a portfolio of work for continuous and ongoing assessment throughout the year.
Progression

Choose to follow with Level 3 courses or employment as a community artist, photographer, graphic designer, illustrator, web designer or you could work towards becoming an art teacher.
Additional information

Students aged 16-18 don't have to pay tuition fees.

If you are aged 19 or over you may still be eligible for funding. Check out our Financial Help pages to find out more!

If you are an EU/EEA or Swiss National, please visit our EU Settled Status scheme page for more information.

Learn from experience with Photography Lecturer Matt Bunn

At Nottingham College our teachers know their stuff. Not only are they fully qualified to teach, with years of teaching behind them, but they’ve all had professional careers in the industry they represent