Kent Institute of Art & Design

RECORD: E 217
INSTITUTE: Kent Institute of Art & Design

ADDRESS:
Fort Pitt
ROCHESTER, Kent
ME1 1DZ

TELEPHONE: 01634 830022
FAX: 01634 829461
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DEPARTMENT NAME: Rochester School of Photography
CONTACT: Mr Kevin Liggett
POST HELD: Course leader

STAFF WHO TEACH PHOTOGRAPHY, FILM OR TELEVISION: 6
THE INSTITUTION IS PRIMARILY PART OF THE STATE PROVISION.

NUMBER OF COURSES 1
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Editorial & Advertising Photography
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Final qualification: Bachelor of Arts (Hons) [BA(Hons)]

Course level is equivalent to a University degree in UK ENGLAND

The course is validated by our own or an associated institution

Course length is 108 week(s) or 3 year(s).

The approximate number of students joining the course each year is 50

The course is designed for full-time students

Minimum age of students at entry is 18

THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ARE:
The course specialises in advertising and editorial photography utilising both studio and locations. Close proximity to London and well established contacts with advertising and editorial photographers influences both industrial release and professional career. The College has traditionally recruited a significant nmber of mature and direct entry students from Europe and overseas. Basic entry requirements are 2 GCE 'A' levels or equivalent, alternatively a Foundation course, BTEC National Diploma, advanced GNVQ in Art and Design or relevant work experience for mature students.

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

COURSE PROFILE: Areas Available For Study

Advertising and illustrative photography
Architectural photography
Documentary photography
Fashion photography
Industrial & commercial photography
Landscape photography
Photojournalism/ News/ Reportage
Documentry film & video production
Digital photography - capture and/or post production
History-of-Art
History-of-film
History of Photography (still)
Media studies (psychology & sociology of images)
Management of photographic business
Photolaboratory & processing work
Social & cultural studies
Photographic theory, optics & chemistry
                                          
                                          
                                          

The percentage of work placement is 7 %

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