HND Photography

This programme will enable students to learn and practice all of the skills needed to kick-start a career in photography. Learning from knowledgeable, experienced and award-winning staff, candidates will learn all of the practical and theoretical skills needed to begin working towards a successful career in photography, with a particular focus on digital skills.

Based at Forth Valley College's Stirling Campus, in a stunning riverside setting, students will have all of the guidance and inspiration they will need to learn photography and image manipulation techniques for the digital age. Students will be expected to enhance their theoretical and contextual understanding of photography and presentation skills.

Participants will create a portfolio of their work across social, corporate, documentary photography and photo-journalism and will gain skills working with photographic studio flash equipment.

Content

  • Photography: Theory
  • Photography: Portraiture
  • Photography: Image Editing
  • Photography: Studio Still Life
  • Photography: Documentary
  • Photography: Graded Unit 1
  • Art and Design: Context
  • Art and Design: Creative Process
  • Digital Imaging
  • Art and Design: DTP and Layout
  • Photography: Moving Image
  • Photography: Social Photography
  • Creative Industries: An Introduction
  • Photography: Exhibition
  • Photography: Photojournalism
  • Photography: Advertising
  • Photography: Corporate
  • Photography: Stock
  • Photography: Graded Unit 2
  • Digital Video for Artists and Designers
  • Communication: Practical Skills
  • Photography: Advanced Image Editing
  • Getting Started in Business

*Units may be subject to change

Career Paths

  • Self-employed photographer/video
  • Corporate photographer
  • Media/press/photojournalism
  • Specialist photography
  • Image editing and design

Progression

On successful completion of this course students may progress onto a related degree programme. Forth Valley College has formal articulation links in place for entry into year 3 of the following degree programmes:

  • BA Art and Design (year 3) at Forth Valley College (validated by the University of Stirling)
  • BA (Hons) Art and Design
  • BA (Hons) Photography
  • BA (Hons) Creative Enterprise – Fife College, Glenrothes campus (validated by Queen Margaret University)

Please note that each institution will have specific entry requirements.

Entry requirements

Mandatory:

  • All applicants are required to submit a digital portfolio prior to interview

Plus one of the following:

  • Foundation Apprenticeship in Creative and Digital Media and Higher Art at grade C or above
  • Two Highers at grade C or above to include Photography or Art and Design and, preferably, English. If applicants do not hold Higher English they must possess National 5 English.
  • National Certificate in a related discipline e.g. Photography, Art and Design or Media
  • Alternative qualifications and/or relevant experience will also be considered on an individual basis

More Info

Further advice for full-time applicants:

• Please ensure you have an online account before starting your application
• If you created your account prior to September 2016, you will need to register a new account
• Before starting the application process, please ensure you already hold or are working towards the relevant entry qualifications required for the course you are applying for
• Ensure you use your own personal email address when creating your online account
• Once you have submitted your application, you will receive an automated email immediately
• If you do not receive an acknowledgement e-mail immediately, please check your SPAM/Junk folder
• Please include as much detail as possible in your personal statement such as; the reason you are applying, future career plans, previous employment, relevant experience, hobbies and interests
• Disclosing support needs in your application will not affect your chances of being offered a place on a course at Forth Valley College
• If your application is successful, you will be invited for interview. For January start courses interviews will be in Nov/Dec and interviews for August start courses will take place between February and May
• If your application is unsuccessful, you will be offered support in finding a suitable alternative course
• Applicants who provide a mobile phone number on their application form will be sent a text reminder prior to the day of interview
• If you are unable to attend an interview or wish to withdraw your application - please email student.applications@forthvalley.ac.uk

 

Location

Stirling Campus

Attendance

Full-Time

Start date

21 August 2023

SCQF Level

Level 8