Eastbourne College of Arts & Technology

RECORD: E 43
INSTITUTE: Eastbourne College of Arts & Technology

ADDRESS:
St Anne's Road,
EASTBOURNE,, East Sussex
BN21 2HS

TELEPHONE: 01323 644711
FAX: 01323 412239
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DEPARTMENT NAME: Faculty of Art & Deign
Vocational Design Sector
CONTACT: Martin Levy-Nichols
POST HELD: Head of School

STAFF IN THE INSTITUTE: 12
STAFF WHO TEACH PHOTOGRAPHY, FILM OR TELEVISION: 1
NUMBER OF FULL-TIME STUDENTS: 200
THE INSTITUTION IS PRIMARILY PART OF THE STATE PROVISION.

NUMBER OF COURSES 2
BTEC National Diploma in General Art & Design
BTEC National Diploma in Media
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Final qualification:BTEC National Diploma [BTEC ND A&D]

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 70

The course is designed for full-time students

Minimum age of students at entry is 16

THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ARE:
A portfolio of art and design work which shows evidence of ability. Four subjects at GCSE grade C or above or BTEC First Diploma in Art & Design. Applicants will be expected to show at a selection interview evidence of self motivation and a willingness to explore new ideas and ways of working.

REQUIREMENTS WHICH ARE ESSENTIAL FOR ENTRY ONTO THE COURSE ARE:

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

REQUIREMENTS WHICH ARE DESIRABLE FOR ENTRY ONTO THE COURSE ARE:

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

COURSE PROFILE: Areas Available For Study

Advertising and illustrative photography
Documentary photography
Landscape photography
Photography as fine art
Photojournalism/ News/ Reportage
                                          
                                          
                                          

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

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:
Candidates will need to be 16 years or over and possess either 4 GCSE passes at Grade C or above or a BTEC First Diploma/Certificate. Alternatively a Full CPVE Certificate/BTEC 14/16 Preparatory Certificate or a recognised foundation course equivalent to the above. A portfolio of recent work showing an active interest in media related subjects would be an advantage. Applications from non-UK students are welcomed.

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:

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

COURSE PROFILE: Areas Available For Study

Advertising and illustrative photography
Documentary photography
Fashion photography
Landscape photography
Photojournalism/ News/ Reportage
Documentry film & video production
Industrial & training film & video production
Theatrical film & video production
History-of-film
Media studies (psychology & sociology of images)
                                          
                                          
                                          

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