Glasgow College of Building and Printing
Glasgow College of Building and Printing
RECORD: E 57
INSTITUTE: Glasgow College of Building and Printing
ADDRESS:
60 North Hanover Street
GLASGOW
G1 2BP
TELEPHONE: 0141 332 9969
FAX:
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DEPARTMENT NAME: Faculty of Visual Communication
CONTACT: Ian Campbell
POST HELD: Course Leader
STAFF IN THE INSTITUTE: 250
STAFF WHO TEACH PHOTOGRAPHY, FILM OR TELEVISION: 9
THE INSTITUTION IS PRIMARILY PART OF THE STATE PROVISION.
NUMBER OF COURSES 4
SCOTVEC Higher National Diploma in Photo + AV Prod.
SCOTVEC Certificate in Photography and AV Technology
SCOTVEC Advanced Diploma in Illustrative Photography
SCOTVEC Advanced Diploma in Medical Illustration
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Final qualification:SCOTVEC Higher National Diploma [SCOTVEC HND]
Course level is Lower than a University degree in UK SCOTLAND
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 72 week(s) or 2 year(s).
The approximate number of students joining the course each year is 54
The course is designed for full-time students
Minimum age of students at entry is 16
THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ARE:
Two Scottish Certificate of Education (SCE) higher grade passes in English, Art
or Science plus 3 additional 'O' grades. A photographic portfolio is essential
at the interview stage. Candidates should be aware of employment prospects in
photography. Mature students (26yrs or over) will be considered without the
above qualifications if evidence of suitable ability and experience can be
provided.
REQUIREMENTS WHICH ARE ESSENTIAL FOR ENTRY ONTO THE COURSE ARE:
REQUIREMENTS WHICH ARE DESIRABLE FOR ENTRY ONTO THE COURSE ARE:
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
This course is currently under review and will be unitised in the next few
years. The unitised course will be broadly similar in aims and content but will
include work experience as part of the new structure.
COURSE PROFILE: Areas Available For Study
Advertising and illustrative photography
Architectural photography
Multi-image production (tape/slide)
Biomedical illustration
Documentary photography
Fashion photography
Industrial & commercial photography
Landscape photography
Photojournalism/ News/ Reportage
Scientific & technical photography
Social/ Wedding/ Portrait photography
Documentry film & video production
Computer studies for generating images
Management of photographic business
Photolaboratory & processing work
Photographic theory, optics & chemistry
Design
Graphic reproduction
Final qualification:SCOTVEC National Certificate [SCOTVEC ND]
Course level is Lower than a University degree in UK SCOTLAND
The course is validated by a Government/National department or examining board
Course length is 36 week(s) or 1 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:
Minimum of 4 'O' grades or equivalent. A photographic portfolio. This course is
available to students without formal qualifications if sufficient evidence of
visual and basic photographic skills is available.
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 Photojournalism/ News/ Reportage Social/ Wedding/ Portrait photography Documentry film & video production Photographic theory, optics & chemistry Communications Graphic reproduction Science
Final qualification:SCOTVEC Advanced Diploma [SCOTVEC Adv.Dip.]
Course level is Equivalent to a University degree in UK SCOTLAND
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 36 week(s) or 1 year(s).
The approximate number of students joining the course each year is 16
The course is designed for full-time students
Minimum age of students at entry is 18
THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ARE:
Higher National Diploma in Photography or equivalent and a portfolio of
photographic work.
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 Photojournalism/ News/ Reportage Computer studies for generating images Management of photographic business Photolaboratory & processing work Rights, ethics, practice Marketing Communicating in French
The percentage of work placement is 12 %
Final qualification:SCOTVEC Advanced Diploma [SCOTVEC Adv. Dip.]
Course level is Equivalent to a University degree in UK SCOTLAND
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 36 week(s) or 1 year(s).
The approximate number of students joining the course each year is 12
The course is designed for full-time students
Minimum age of students at entry is 18
THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ARE:
A Higher National Diploma in Photography with a scientific/technical bias
prefered. A portfolio of appropriate work.
REQUIREMENTS WHICH ARE DESIRABLE FOR ENTRY ONTO THE COURSE ARE:
COURSE PROFILE: Areas Available For Study
