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Free Level 2 Art and Design Course in Tonbridge – North Kent College Tonbridge

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start13 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyUAL Awarding Body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Art and Design Course in Tonbridge. Classes run at North Kent College Tonbridge. This full-time daytime course runs for one year and focuses on photography, from lighting techniques and studio work to digital imaging and editing. You'll use fully equipped studios and a darkroom to develop practical skills alongside your creative eye. The course covers different photography styles, filters, and location shooting, giving you a solid art and design qualification to take into further study or creative work.

Who this course is for

Love taking photos? Got an eye for a picture? See yourself at a photoshoot or taking photos for advertising, fashion magazines or weddings? Then combine your studies with your passion and make this course the one for you.

You will learn about different types of photographers, lighting techniques, filters within the studio setting or on location, digital imaging and editing. You will also have access to our fully equipped studios and darkroom, where you will be show how to experiment with a range of photographic and printing techniques. You will create high quality visual images for a portfolio and get the opportunity to exhibit your final project for a public audience. This is the perfect introduction to learning how to become a creative and employable photographer.

Our Study Programme includes opportunities for you to develop your English and Maths skills as required. You may be expected to complete either functional skills or GCSE qualifications as part of your course depending on your GCSE results.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore different types of photography and their professional applications.
  • You'll learn studio lighting techniques and how to use filters effectively.
  • You'll develop digital imaging and photo editing skills.
  • You'll work on location shoots as well as in a controlled studio environment.
  • You'll experiment in a darkroom, learning traditional photographic processes.
  • You'll study how photography is used in advertising, fashion, and editorial contexts.

How you will learn

You'll learn through hands-on studio sessions, darkroom practice, and location shoots. Classes are classroom and studio based, with practical projects forming the core of your work. Assessment is through a portfolio of creative work and projects that demonstrate your skills and development across the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. North Kent College Tonbridge will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Photographer: weddings, events, portraits, or commercial work
  • Photography assistant: supporting shoots in studios or on location
  • Photo editor: retouching and editing images for print or digital
  • Social media content creator: producing visual content for brands
  • Advertising photographer: creating images for campaigns and marketing
  • Fashion photographer: working with stylists and designers on shoots

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Art and Design: the natural next step if you want to specialise further in photography or another creative discipline, and a common route into higher education.
  • Foundation Diploma in Art and Design: a one-year course that prepares you for a degree in a creative subject.
  • Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Photography or Creative Media: a Level 4 qualification for those ready to move into higher-level study.
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