If you are a creative person and have a keen interest in photography and an interest in increasing your skills in this subject to professional standards, then the BTEC Diploma in Photography could be for you. You will gain practical experience in all aspects of photography using our professionally e
Course Overview
If you are a creative person and have a keen interest in photography and an interest in increasing your skills in this subject to professional standards, then the BTEC Diploma in Photography could be for you. You will gain practical experience in all aspects of photography using our professionally equipped photographic facility.
This is a Study Programme course which, if successful, leads to the 90 credit qualification over one year and progression to the full 180 credit qualification over 2 years. All photography teaching staff have experience of working in the photographic industry.
Course structure
Film based Black & White and Colour Photography
Traditional Darkroom Skills
Studio and Location Photography
Experimental Photographic Techniques
Digital and Image Manipulation Skills
Specialist Photographic Applications including documentary, editorial, fashion, fine art and advertising
Historical Development in Photography
In your second year of study, you will have the opportunity to specialise in a chosen area of Photography. You will also have the opportunity to attend a residential trip abroad and regular exhibition visits as part of your course.
After you complete the course, you could progress to:
Higher Education courses in a related area such as Photography, Digital Photography, Photojournalism.
This course is a Study programme which consists of
Vocational Qualification
Work Experience
Tutorial
Maths*
English*
* If you have not already achieved a GCSE pass at grade 4 (C in the old grading structure) or above in English and Maths you will study Maths and/ or English as an integral part of your college programme.
Career Opportunities
Photographer
Photojournalist
Fashion Photographer
Studio Manager
Photo Editor
Digital Imaging Specialist
Photo Studio Assistant
Social Media Photographer
Forensic Photographer
Entry Requirements
A portfolio of your work is required for presentation at interview.
This course requires 4 GCSEs at Grade 4 (C in the old grade structure) or above including an art based subject
OR a relevant Level 2 qualification in an art based subject at Merit Level & GCSE/Level 2 in English & maths.
Coventry College was formed in August 2017 as the sole General Further Education provider in the city, delivering vocational, technical and professional education and training to learners of all ages, from Entry Level to Higher Education.
Our ambition is to help young people and adults to aspire to change their lives and those of their families, and to help businesses to improve and grow; and through that work, strengthen the communities in which they work.
To achieve this, we will deliver excellence in teaching, learning and assessment, alongside a broad, inclusive and responsive curriculum offer that meets the needs of learners, employers and partners. Working with high quality partners and key stakeholders will ensure our offering remains relevant, adapting with changes in skills needs and industry developments, to put learners and employers in the best position possible.
These two day photography courses combine complex theory with practical exercises such as location shooting and equipment demos. It will give you the advance tools and photography techniques you’ll need to create the professional and creative photographs you’ve dreamed of taking.
You'll have privileged access to the animals to give you some amazing photo opportunities. Â With an expert tutor on hand throughout, you'll learn how to get the most from your camera and the best techniques to capture action and portrait shots. Â
Our dedicated photography tutor has experience teaching many students.We offer a free taster lesson to all new students and the the opportunity to come in to practice with our facilities during the week for all students.
This course will enable you to experience the practice of shooting in a professional photographic studio to gain more experience and confidence, which will benefit and improve your overall photography skills and knowledge.
This course will look at all aspects of the camera settings, and more importantly how to shoot in Manual Mode.
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