Sandwell College of Further and Higher Education

RECORD: E 181
INSTITUTE: Sandwell College of Further and Higher Education

ADDRESS:
West Bromwich Campus
WEST BROMWICH, West Midlands
B70 8DW

TELEPHONE: 0121 556 6000
Free Phone number for course enquiries 0800 622006
FAX: 0121 556 6069
ELECTRONIC MAIL: enquiries@sandwell.ac.uk

INSTITUTE WEB SITE: http://www.sandwell.ac.uk

DEPARTMENT NAME: School of Media and Design
CONTACT: Mr Peter Howes
POST HELD: Section leader (Photography)

NUMBER OF COURSES 2
BTEC National Diploma in Design (Photo)
BTEC Higher National Diploma in Design (Photography)

COURSE NAME: BTEC National Diploma in Design (Photo)

Final qualification:BTEC National Diploma [BTEC ND (Photo)]

Course level is Lower than a University degree in UK England

The course is validated by a Government/National department or examining board

Course length is 72 week(s) or 2 year(s).

The approximate number of students joining the course each year is 15

The course is designed for full-time students

Minimum age of students at entry is 16

THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ARE:
Basic requirements are 5 GCSE passes at grade C or above including English Language, science and an art subject. Alternatively a BTEC First Diploma or equivalent in a design related subject.

REQUIREMENTS WHICH ARE ESSENTIAL FOR ENTRY ONTO THE COURSE ARE:

• Evidence of creative or artistic ability by presentation of a folio or test.

REQUIREMENTS WHICH ARE DESIRABLE FOR ENTRY ONTO THE COURSE ARE:

• Some professional experience in a job of which photography was a part.
• A lower level course in photography or a course of which photography was part.
• A lower level of course of which general art or graphics was a part.

COURSE PROFILE: Areas Available For Study

Advertising and illustrative photography
Multi-image production (tape/slide)
Biomedical illustration
Documentary photography
Industrial & commercial photography
Scientific & technical photography
Computer studies for generating images
History of Photography (still)
Management of photographic business
Photographic theory, optics & chemistry
                                          
                                          
                                          

The percentage of work placement is 6 %

COURSE NAME: BTEC Higher National Diploma in Design (Photography)

Final qualification:BTEC Higher National Diploma [BTEC HND]

Course level is Lower than a University degree in UK England

The course is validated by a Government/National department or examining board

Course length is 72 week(s) or 2 year(s).

The approximate number of students joining the course each year is 34

The course is designed for full-time students

Minimum age of students at entry is 18

THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ARE:
BTEC National Diploma in photography or general art and design. Foundation diploma in art & design. Direct entry with 5 GCSEs at grade C or above, plus one GCE 'A' level. Mature students (over 21) with relevant industrial or other experience. All applicants normally attend an interview and present a portfolio of visual work. Applications from overseas are welcomed from English speaking applicants.

REQUIREMENTS WHICH ARE ESSENTIAL FOR ENTRY ONTO THE COURSE ARE:

• Evidence of creative or artistic ability by presentation of a folio or test.

REQUIREMENTS WHICH ARE DESIRABLE FOR ENTRY ONTO THE COURSE ARE:

• Some professional experience in a job of which photography was a part.
• A lower level course in photography or a course of which photography was part.
• A lower level of course of which general art or graphics was a part.

COURSE PROFILE: Areas Available For Study

Advertising and illustrative photography
Architectural photography
Multi-image production (tape/slide)
Industrial & commercial photography
Landscape photography
Scientific & technical photography
Social/ Wedding/ Portrait photography
Computer studies for generating images
History of Photography (still)
Management of photographic business
Photographic theory, optics & chemistry
Electronic imaging                        
Personal project                          
                                          

The percentage of work placement is 5 %

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