Photography - Level 2 - Dartford

North Kent Colleges Group

Oakfield Lane, DARTFORD, DA1 2JT

National Diploma (BTEC)

Level 2

Available start dates

Monday, 06 September 2027

NKC Dartford College

1 Year(s)

Full time

Not applicable

Application Instructions

Applications Open -

Applications Close - 13th August 2027 for application forms - please visit www.northkent.ac.uk if applying after this date for GCSE Open Events and Open Enrolment Dates.

How to Apply - Apply through Careers East Sussex

PLEASE NOTE - Popular courses can fill up quickly so apply early to avoid disappointment

Course Summary

Continuous assessment through project work and Final Major Project at year end to achieve final grade

Course Details

Love taking photos? Got an eye for a picture? See yourself at a photoshoot or taking photos for advertising, fashion magazines or weddings? Then combine your studies with your passion and make this course the one for you. You will learn about different types of photographers, lighting techniques, filters within the studio setting or on location, digital imaging and editing. You will also have access to our fully equipped studios and darkroom, where you will be shown how to experiment with a range of photographic and printing techniques. You will create high quality visual images for a portfolio and get the opportunity to exhibit your final project for a public audience. This is the perfect introduction to learning how to become a creative and employable photographer. Our Study Programme includes opportunities for you to develop your English and Maths skills as required. You may be expected to complete either functional skills or GCSE qualifications as part of your course depending on your GCSE results.

How will it be delivered and assessed?

Continuous assessment through project work and Final Major Project at year end to achieve final grade

Entry requirements

You will be required to interview for a place on the Level 2 Photography course. You will be asked to produce a pre interview written task and bring a portfolio of work along to your interview.

Minimum of four GCSEs at grade 3 or above including English and preferably maths and one creative subject. Or an equivalent Level 1 Diploma in Photography or Creative Practice at merit or above. You will need a positive school report/recommendation/reference from your school/tutor. (Applicants who are home schooled, with no formal qualifications, will be required to take college internal assessments; in addition to the below, to determine their suitability for the demands of the course).

Your next steps...

A Merit achieved in this qualification will allow you to progress to UAL L3 Diploma in Creative Practice:Art, Design and Communication (Photography)

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