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HNC: Photography

This course offers an HNC with a continuation to HND year 2, emphasizing practical photography skills development. Students gain commercial relevance in various industry roles through studio work and live briefs, preparing for employment, self-employment, or further academic pursuits with support in time management and technique exploration.

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Level:

SCQF Level 7

Duration:

  • One year full-time
  • Normally delivered over 2-3 days
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Who is this course for?

This course, offering an HNC or progression to HND year 2, suits those seeking practical training in photography. It develops creative and technical skills relevant to various photography roles through studio work and live briefs. Ideal for employment, self-employment, or further academic pursuits, with support for time management and skill exploration.

What skills will I learn?

You will become very confident with your camera control including when and how to adjust them to achieve the shot you need.Composition is best achieved 'in-camera' where possible and you will become adept at choosing the correct lens and framing techniques.Editing skills will be developed through the use of Adobe software. Skills in editing and post-production with RAW file formats is essential for achieving optimum results..You will also develop planning, communication, problem solving and other key employability skills throughout the course.

What will I study?

  • Studio still life
  • Darkroom techniques
  • Photography theory
  • Digital imaging
  • Exhibition photography
  • Photojournalism
  • Advertising photography
  • Image editing
  • Alternative photography processes
  • Fashion photography
  • Stock photography
  • Social and documentary
  • Portraiture
  • Moving image
  • Environmental
  • Corporate

Application Information

What further study options are available?

  • HND: Photography Year 2 SCQF Level 8
  • Photography degrees at university

What career opportunities are there?

Jobs are available in a variety of roles at junior positions, e.g. Photographers Assistant, Content Creation assistant, junior roles in a design agency etc.Freelance opportunities exist depending on drive and ambition for commercial/ social/ social media/ journalism etc.

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