HND Photography

• 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
• Creative Industries: An Introduction
• Photography: Exhibition
• Photography: Photojournalism
• Photography: Advertising
• Photography: Corporate
• Photography: Graded Unit 2
• Digital Video for Artists and Designers
• Landscape Photography 
• Photography: Advanced Image Editing
• Preparing to Start a Business 

*Units may be subject to change 

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

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 three of the following degree programmes:

• BA Art and Design (Year three) 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.

Mandatory: 

• All applicants are required to demonstrate a portfolio of work during 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 

Further advice for full-time applicants:

• Please ensure you have an online account before starting your application
• If you created your account prior to November 2024, 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