Reading College and School of Arts & Design

RECORD: E 2
INSTITUTE: Reading College and School of Arts & Design

ADDRESS:
Kings Road
READING, Berkshire
RG1 4HJ

TELEPHONE: 0118 967 5134
FAX: 0118 967 5101
ELECTRONIC MAIL: sibthorpm@reading-college.ac.uk

INSTITUTE WEB SITE: http://www.easyweb.easynet.co.uk/~reading.media

DEPARTMENT NAME: School of Arts and Design
CONTACT: Mike Sibthorp
POST HELD: Curriculum Manager

STAFF WHO TEACH PHOTOGRAPHY, FILM OR TELEVISION: 10

THE INSTITUTION IS PRIMARILY PART OF THE STATE PROVISION.

NUMBER OF COURSES 3
BA(Hons) in Photography and Digital Imaging
BTEC Higher National Diploma in Photography
BTEC National Diploma in Photography
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COURSE NAME: BA(Hons) in Photography and Digital Imaging

Final qualification: BA(Hons) in Photography and Digital Imaging

Course level is equivalent to a University degree in UK England

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

Course length is 30 week(s) or 1 year(s).

The approximate number of students joining the course each year is 30

The course is designed for full-time students

Minimum age of students at entry is 18

THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ARE:
This one year programme is designed for students who have completed an HND or equivalent study in photography. This programme brings together critical study, research and technology to enable the student to question and challenge their current practices. On completion students are assessed for Associate membership of the British Institute of Professional Photographers (PQE).

REQUIREMENTS WHICH ARE ESSENTIAL FOR ENTRY ONTO THE COURSE ARE:

• A lower level course in photography or a course of which photography was a part
• Evidence of creative or artistic ability by presentation of a folio or test.

COURSE PROFILE: Areas Available For Study

Advertising and illustrative photography
Multi-image production (tape/slide)
Documentary photography
Fashion photography
Industrial & commercial photography
Landscape photography
Photography as fine art
Photojournalism/ News/ Reportage
Documentary film & video production
Film & video production (Industrial & training)
Film & video production (Drama)
Digital photography - capture and/or post production
History-of-film
History of Photography (still)
Management of photographic business
Social & cultural studies

                                          
                                          
                                          

The percentage of work placement is: variable %

COURSE NAME: BTEC Higher National Diploma in Photography and Digital Imaging

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 60 week(s) or 2 year(s).

The approximate number of students joining the course each year is 40

The course is designed for full-time students

Minimum age of students at entry is 18

THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ARE:
Entry to the course is by interview. We will wish to see a portfolio of work that indicates a high level of visual exploation and a good technical standard. Applicants are expected to display a good understanding of current practices and to have made a mature career decision.

REQUIREMENTS WHICH ARE ESSENTIAL FOR ENTRY ONTO THE COURSE ARE:

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

COURSE PROFILE: Areas Available For Study

Advertising and illustrative photography
Multi-image production (tape/slide)
Documentary photography
Fashion photography
Landscape photography
Photography as Fine Art
Photojournalism/ News/ Reportage
Documentry film & video production
Film and video production (Industrial and training)
Film and video production (Drama)
Digital photography - capture and/or post production
History of film
History of Photography (still)
Management of photographic business
Social and cultural studies
Photographic theory, optics & chemistry
                                          
                                          
                                          

The percentage of work placement is 5 %

COURSE NAME: BTEC National Diploma in Photography and video

Final qualification: BTEC National Diploma [BTEC ND]

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 35

The course is designed for full-time students

Minimum age of students at entry is 16

THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ARE:
Students should show a potential suitability for the course through a portfolio of photography, artwork, video and film. Students should have an understanding of professional photography and a strong motivation to follow a career in this area. ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Evidence of creative or artistic ability by presentation of a folio or test

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
Photojournalism/news/reportage
Film & video production (Industrial & training)
Film and video production (Drama)
Digital photography - capture and/or post production
History of film
History of Photography (still)
Social & cultural studies
Photographic theory, optics & chemistry
                                          
                                          
                                          

The percentage of work placement is 0 %

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PREFERRED COUNTRIES: Germany .
CORRESPONDENCE LANGUAGES: English

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