Carmarthenshire College of Technology and Art
Carmarthenshire College of Technology and Art
RECORD: E 289
INSTITUTE: Carmarthenshire College of Technology and Art
ADDRESS:
Job's Well Road
CARMARTHEN, Dyfed
SA31 3HY
TELEPHONE: 01554 759165
FAX: 01267 221515
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DEPARTMENT NAME: Faculty of Art and Design
CONTACT: Robert Matthews
POST HELD: Course Leader
STAFF IN THE INSTITUTE: 200
STAFF WHO TEACH PHOTOGRAPHY, FILM OR TELEVISION: 3
NUMBER OF FULL-TIME STUDENTS: 6000
THE INSTITUTION IS PRIMARILY PART OF THE STATE PROVISION.
NUMBER OF COURSES 2
BTEC Higher National Diploma in Design (Photography)
BTEC Higher National Diploma in Design (Communications)
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Final qualification:BTEC Higher National Diploma [BTEC HND]
Course level is Lower than a University degree in UK WALES
The course is validated by a Government/National department or examining board
The course is validated by a professional body of photographers or artists
Course length is 60 week(s) or 2 year(s).
The approximate number of students joining the course each year is 20
The course is designed for full-time students
Minimum age of students at entry is 18
THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ARE:
Some previous experience in photo-imaging is essential. Admissions are judged
on portfolio content e.g. Range and style of work as well as quality. Also
candidates must meet minimum academic standards of 5 GCSEs and 1 'A' level or
euivalent. This may be waived for mature applicants with some experience.
Potential applicants are advised to contact us directly for advice about their
application which is normally made via the Art and Design Admissions Registry
(ADAR).
REQUIREMENTS WHICH ARE ESSENTIAL FOR ENTRY ONTO THE COURSE ARE:
REQUIREMENTS WHICH ARE DESIRABLE FOR ENTRY ONTO THE COURSE ARE:
COURSE PROFILE: Areas Available For Study
Advertising and illustrative photography
Architectural photography
Documentary photography
Fashion photography
Industrial & commercial photography
Landscape photography
Photography as fine art
Computer studies for generating images
History of Photography (still)
Management of photographic business
Image manipulation
The percentage of work placement is 5 %
Final qualification:BTEC Higher National Diploma [BTEC HND]
Course level is Lower than a University degree in UK WALES
The course is validated by a Government/National department or examining board
Course length is 70 week(s) or 2 year(s).
The approximate number of students joining the course each year is 17
The course is designed for full-time students
Minimum age of students at entry is 18
THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ARE:
Applicants for the course should have successfully completed one of the
following: A BTEC National Diploma OR a foundation or general art and design
course OR a GNVQ level three in art and design or relevant subject areas.
Alternative, equvalent experience or qualifications will be considered.
REQUIREMENTS WHICH ARE ESSENTIAL FOR ENTRY ONTO THE COURSE ARE:
REQUIREMENTS WHICH ARE DESIRABLE FOR ENTRY ONTO THE COURSE ARE:
COURSE PROFILE: Areas Available For Study
Multi-image production (tape/slide)
Documentry film & video production
Theatrical film & video production
Animation
Computer studies for generating images
History-of-Art
History-of-film
History of Photography (still)
Media studies (psychology & sociology of images)
Business studies
The percentage of work placement is 5 %
