City of Westminster College (Formerly Paddington)

RECORD: E 196
INSTITUTE: City of Westminster College (Formerly Paddington)

ADDRESS:
Paddington Green
LONDON
W2 1NB

TELEPHONE: 0171 723 8826
FAX: 0171 258 2872
ELECTRONIC MAIL:

DEPARTMENT NAME: Faculty of Visual and Performing Arts
CONTACT: Mr John Skinner
POST HELD: Head of School

STAFF IN THE INSTITUTE: 185
STAFF WHO TEACH PHOTOGRAPHY, FILM OR TELEVISION: 8
NUMBER OF FULL-TIME STUDENTS: 3800
THE INSTITUTION IS PRIMARILY PART OF THE STATE PROVISION.

NUMBER OF COURSES 4
BTEC National Diploma in Design (Photography)
City and Guilds General Photographic Practise 747
BTEC Higher National Certificate in Design (Photo)
BTEC National Certificate in Design (Photography)
VIEW LINKS INFORMATION

Additional Institute Information
This College also provides studies towards the City and Guilds 770 qualification.

COURSE NAME: BTEC National Diploma in Design (Photography)

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 24

The course is designed for full-time students

Minimum age of students at entry is 16

THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ARE:
Four GCSE passes at grade 'C' or an equivalent qualification. Overseas applicants should possess equivalent qualifications plus a good command of spoken English. All applicants must bring a portfolio showing evidence of an active interest in photography to the interview. Mature students without formal academic qualifications are welcome to apply.

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:

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

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
This College (Formerly PADDINGTON COLLEGE) offers a wide range of courses in the fields of the Arts, Media and Theatre for both full and part-time study. They include courses leading to the City & Guilds 747, BTEC ONC and a pre-vocational introductory course, in addition to the ones described on PHOTOLINK.

COURSE PROFILE: Areas Available For Study

Advertising and illustrative photography
Architectural photography
Multi-image production (tape/slide)
Documentary photography
Fashion photography
Industrial & commercial photography
Landscape photography
Photography as fine art
Photojournalism/ News/ Reportage
Social/ Wedding/ Portrait photography
Computer studies for generating images
History-of-Art
History of Photography (still)
Media studies (psychology & sociology of images)
Management of photographic business
Social & cultural studies
Photographic theory, optics & chemistry
                                          
                                          
                                          

The percentage of work placement is 5 %

COURSE NAME: City and Guilds General Photographic Practise 747

Final qualification:City & Guilds 7470 Certificate [C&G 7470]

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 24

The course is designed for part-times students

Minimum age of students at entry is 16

THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ARE:
Applicants should have some background knowledge of photography and preferably be working in the industry full time (Day release). Freelance photographers and individuals who are not working in the industry will be considered. A basic portfolio should be shown at interview. The course is suitable for TFW and YT trainees.

REQUIREMENTS WHICH ARE DESIRABLE FOR ENTRY ONTO THE COURSE ARE:

• Some professional experience in a job of which photography was a part.
• Evidence of creative or artistic ability by presentation of a folio or test.
• 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
Documentary photography
Industrial & commercial photography
Landscape photography
Photojournalism/ News/ Reportage
Social/ Wedding/ Portrait photography
Computer studies for generating images
Photographic theory, optics & chemistry
                                          
                                          
                                          

COURSE NAME: BTEC Higher National Certificate in Design (Photo)

Final qualification:BTEC Higher National Certificate [BTEC HNC (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 36 week(s) or 1 year(s).

The approximate number of students joining the course each year is 20

The course is designed for full-time & part-time students

Minimum age of students at entry is 18

THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ARE:
A basic professional qualification is usually required (e.g. OND, ONC or City and Guilds 747). Applicants should be working in the media - full time or freelance. Applicants without formal qualifications will be considered. All applicants must show a portfolio of photographs at interview.

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)
Documentary photography
Fashion photography
Industrial & commercial photography
Landscape photography
Photography as fine art
Photojournalism/ News/ Reportage
Social/ Wedding/ Portrait photography
Computer studies for generating images
History-of-Art
History-of-film
History of Photography (still)
Media studies (psychology & sociology of images)
Management of photographic business
Social & cultural studies
Photographic theory, optics & chemistry
                                          
                                          
                                          

The percentage of work placement is 5 %

COURSE NAME: BTEC National Certificate in Design (Photography)

Final qualification:BTEC National Certificate [BTEC NC (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 24

The course is designed for part-times students

Minimum age of students at entry is 16

THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ARE:
Four GCSEs grade E or an equivalent qualification. Spoken and written English to an intermediate level. All applicants must show a selection of photographs or artwork at interview. Mature students without qualifications are welcome to apply. Priority is given to applicants who are working in the industry.

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)
Documentary photography
Fashion photography
Industrial & commercial photography
Photojournalism/ News/ Reportage
Scientific & technical photography
Social/ Wedding/ Portrait photography
Computer studies for generating images
History of Photography (still)
Media studies (psychology & sociology of images)
Management of photographic business
Photographic theory, optics & chemistry
                                          
                                          
                                          

LINKS INFORMATION

City of Westminster College (Formerly Paddington) UK ENGLAND
***** LINKS WANTED *****
PREFERRED COUNTRIES: Europe
CORRESPONDENCE LANGUAGES: English French Spanish German

Photolink Home Page