South Nottingham College

RECORD: E 55
INSTITUTE: South Nottingham College

ADDRESS:
Charnwood Centre,
Farnborough Road, Clifton
NOTTINGHAM
NG11 8LU

TELEPHONE: 0115 9146454
FAX: 0115 9146473
ELECTRONIC MAIL:

INSTITUTE WEB SITE: http://www.south-nottingham.ac.uk

DEPARTMENT NAME: Department of Multimedia
CONTACT: M.G.Creasey
POST HELD: Deputy Director

STAFF WHO TEACH PHOTOGRAPHY, FILM OR TELEVISION: 5

THE INSTITUTION IS PRIMARILY PART OF THE STATE PROVISION.

NUMBER OF COURSES 3 plus NVQs
BTEC Higher National Diploma in Multimedia
BTEC Higher National Diploma in Photography and imaging
BTEC National Diploma in Design (Photography)
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION In addition to the courses listed here the South Nottingham College
also offes a range of National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) at both level 2 and level 3 in photography and
digital imaging. For more information, please contact the college directly.

COURSE NAME: BTEC Higher National Diploma in Multimedia

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 15

The course is designed for both full-time and part-time students

Minimum age of students at entry is 18

THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ARE:

  • BTEC National Diploma or,
  • Advanced GNVQs or equivalent or,
  • GCE 'A' Level (6 points) plus 4 GCSE 'O' level Grade C or above, preferably including English.
  • Other suitable specialist qualifications and/or experience, particularly in the case of 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.
  • A lower level course of which general art or graphics was a part

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
    This Department also offers courses in preparation for the City and Guilds examinations (part time) and GCE 'A' level Photography.

    COURSE PROFILE: Areas Available For Study 

    
Advertising and illustrative photography
Photojournalism/ News/ Reportage
Film & video production (Industrial and training)
Film & video production (Drama)
Animation
Digital photography - capture and/or post production
History of Art
Management of photographic business
Photolaboratory & processing work
Social & cultural studies
Basic photographic skills
Web design

    The percentage of work placement is 5 %

    COURSE NAME: BTEC Higher National Diploma in Photography and 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 25

    The course is designed for full-time students

    Minimum age of students at entry is 18

    THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ARE:

  • BTEC National Diploma or,
  • Advanced GNVQs or equivalent or,
  • GCE 'A' Level (6 points) plus 4 GCSE 'O' level Grade C or above, preferably including English.
  • Other suitable specialist qualifications and/or experience, particularly in the case of 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.
  • A lower level course in photography or one of which photographics was a part

    COURSE PROFILE: Areas Available For Study 

    
Advertising and illustrative photography
Architectural photography
Documentary photography
Industrial & commercial photography
Digital photography - capture and/or post production
History of Art
History of Photography (still)
Management of photographic business
Social & cultural studies
Photographic theory, optics & chemistry

    The percentage of work placement is 0 %

    COURSE NAME: BTEC National Diploma in Design (Photography)

    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 36

    The course is designed for full-time students

    Minimum age of students at entry is 16

    THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ARE:
    Applicants should have the minimum entry requirements of 4 GCSE 'O' level Grade C or above, preferably including English and Art and show some evidence of ability in Art or Photography. All applicants will be interviewed and expected to demonstrate evidence of a photographic interest through the presentation of portfolio of photographic images. Mature students and those demonstrating strong photographic skills may be exempt from the formal qualification requirement.

    REQUIREMENTS WHICH ARE DESIRABLE FOR ENTRY ONTO THE COURSE ARE:

    COURSE PROFILE: Areas Available For Study 

    
Advertising and illustrative photography
Architectural photography
Multi-image production (tape/slide)
Documentary photography
Industrial & commercial photography
Landscape photography
Photojournalism/ News/ Reportage
Social/ Wedding/ Portrait photography
Digital photography - capture and/or post production
History of Art
History of Photography (still)
Management of photographic business
Social & cultural studies
Photographic theory, optics & chemistry
I.T./D.T.P

    The percentage of work placement is 6 %

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    CORRESPONDENCE LANGUAGES: English

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