Overview
The Creative Industries - Photography course at Forth Valley College is also suitable for those who wish to prepare themselves for initial entry to employment within the photo-imaging sector. Candidates will have opportunities to develop vocational and employability skills relevant for posts such as an assistant photographer or retail assistant.
Features
This programme is designed to provide candidates with an opportunity to develop both creative and technical skills in a variety of traditional and current disciplines that relate to photography and other creative industries.
The course is also intended to develop candidates’ levels of awareness and appreciation of the basic technical and creative practices used in a variety of subject specialist areas, together with experience of co-operative working, presentation, exhibition, and self-promotion skills.
Programme Structure
Topics include:
- Basic digital single reflex camera skills
- Digital file management
- Digital file manipulation
- Digital asset management
- Basic studio skills both in portraiture and still-life photography
- Close-up photographic techniques and portfolio production
- Understanding a Creative Brief
- Working with a Creative Brief
- Presenting a Creative Product
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 9 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Language
Delivered
Campus Location
- Stirling, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Photography View 58 other Short Courses in Photography in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Four National 4 awards (or equivalent) including English
- Successful completion of a relevant Access to Creative Industries course (SCQF Level 5)
- Successful completion of the NQ Creative Industries (SCQF Level 5)
- Applicants who do not meet these criteria, but have relevant experience or alternative qualifications, will be considered
Tuition Fees
Living costs
Stirling
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.