Digital Photography Level 2

This course is meant for those students who have already some knowledge of using a digital SLR and at least basic Photoshop. During this course you will be expected to participate during practical sessions including off-site trips in order to become more confident in applying your camera skills in a variety of situation and experiment with settings. You will work with the images you captured in Photoshop to improve them and apply styles. You will also look at composition and inspirational research to aid your progress. You need to collate your research into a written piece of work. You will collect a portfolio of evidence in order to complete a set of project briefs including own reflections and will be expected to complete a presentation portfolio of photographs for your final project.

You will cover these areas
• Expand your digital SLR knowledge and become experimental with settings
• Expand your use of Photoshop and become experimental in its application
• Improve composition and application of visual language
• Be inspired by the photographic work of others
• Complete projects based on specific photographic briefs
• Outcomes of the final unit are to be displayed in our college exhibition

• You will need your own digital camera (preferably SLR) and have knowledge of main camera settings.
• Connecting USB lead or a card reader.
• You will also need at least basic Photoshop skills and good level of general computing skills.
• You will need a file and wallets to keep a portfolio of evidence and produce a presentation portfolio at the end of the course.
• You will need a good level of English in order to complete written parts of the units eg. research and evaluations
• Interview with tutors necessary

This a NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Photography course and all students are required to collect a portfolio of evidence throughout the year and submit work which covers 3 units of the qualification -
Unit 1 Explore photographic equipment, techniques, materials and resources
Unit 2 Develop and adapt photographic ideas
Unit 10 Presenting a portfolio of photographic images
Written and oral feedback will be given by the tutor throughout the year.

A memory stick is essential for all students to bring to classes.

In the first instance please send a message to arts@boltoncc.ac.uk

You need to speak to one of our tutors before you can enrol on to this course therefore, please use the 'apply' button on this screen to register your interest. Once we have your details we will send you a text with a link to book a telephone interview. Please be aware that when a tutor calls you our number will appear as unknown/with-held/private.

Photoshop courses.
Further specialised photography courses.

Tuition Fee: £362.00
Other fees: £61.50
You can opt to pay these fees in monthly instalments. You can set this up during the enrolment.
Courses fees are subject to change.

Assessment

All learners will complete an individual learning plan which will be discussed with their tutor throughout the course.

Financial

You may not have to pay tuition fees at all, if you fall into one of the groups eligible for fee exemptions. If you feel you may be eligible or would like someone to explain course fees in more detail, pleasecontact us via our Live Chat service available on any page of our website.

Adult Learners

Adult learners (19+) must provide evidence of their existing qualification at enrolment. Learners may not be able to enrol if this information is not provided when requested. If you have lost any certificates please contact your school in the first instance. If they are unable to provide a copy, you can contact one of the following exam boards (your school will be able to tell you which one applies to the exams you took):

• OCR: www.ocr.org.uk
• Edexcel: www.edexcel.com
• AQA: www.aqa.org.uk

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Bolton College works hard to ensure that the information provided is accurate.
All courses are offered subject to student numbers and the College reserves the right to amend, withdraw or amalgamate any of the courses, fees, services, locations or facilities described at any time.

Studying at College

The health and safety of our learners and staff is still very important to us and so there may continue to be an element of study outside of the classroom during the, academic year. The proportion of these hours will depend on the individual qualification(s) being undertaken. You must do the work set during these times or it will impact your progress on the course and therefore your achievement.

Equalities Statement

The College will treat all members of the community equally and will not favour any particular individual or group. English is our principal language but we will endeavour to provide information relating to this document in other formats and languages. If customers require this type of support they should contact the Recruitment & Relations Manager at customer.services@boltoncc.ac.uk

Safeguarding Statement

Bolton College are committed to ensuring that learners have a right to feel safe wherever they learn, in the classroom or online. If you have any personal safety or other worries, for example, feeling bullied; being made to feel uncomfortable or experiencing an inappropriate situation when you are attending college, please speak to the tutor, a member of the Reception Team or contact the College Safeguarding Team on 01204 482180 or via safeguarding@boltoncc.ac.uk

Although every care has been taken to ensure that the information contained within this document is accurate, there may be changes to this programme and provision. We will endeavour to keep prospective and current students updated where appropriate and when the information becomes available.