If photography is your passion, the HND in art and design (photography) will give you the skills you need for a career in the creative industry.
You will build on your existing theoretical and practical skills and study a range of modules - from traditional black and white darkroom-based images to up-to-date digital photography and image manipulation - to develop your professional photographic practice..
You will learn how to apply research and planning techniques to develop a photographic strategy in response to a given brief that explores current trends in photography, nalyse the characteristics of photographic images in different contexts, and effectively use camera techniques to communicate thought-provoking concepts through image making .
You will also learn studio lighting techniques to produce impactful photographs, create innovative images using a range of up-to-date post-production techniques and apply darkroom techniques effectively to produce high quality black and white prints that explore the relationship between technique and bespoke output.
And throughout the course you will create your photographic portfolio and present it on an online platform.
To access this course you are required to have:
GCSE English and maths at grade C/4 Two A Levels OR Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject such as art and design or photography An interview and provide examples of your own work to demonstrate your suitability for the course Applications from adults without the necessary qualifications will be assessed on an individual basis, based on skills, knowledge and experience.
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What you could study next
A Level 5 BTEC HND Art and Design Qualification can lead into the final year of a BA (Hons) degree in Photography, Fine Art, or Graphic Design at university, often with advanced entry. You could also pursue a Level 6 Top-Up Degree in a related creative subject. Some learners go on to postgraduate study such as an MA in Photography or Visual Arts once they have a full degree.
