Higher National Diploma in Photography

This is a two year HND course, which upon successful completion allows you to apply for a third 'Top-Up' year and convert into a BA (Hons) Degree.

This is a highly practical course which allows you to explore a range of traditional / analogue and digital processes in order to develop your practice as a Photographer. You will be encouraged to be experimental in producing work for a range of contexts and applications.
You are expected to engage in reflective practice which explores the relationship between the photographer and viewer to communicate meaning.
The course is structured to initially give you a broad skillset in year one before narrowing your practice into your specialist area of interest in year two.
Contextual / Critical Studies will underpin your practical learning to ensure you are aware of contemporary practice and have the skills to critically analyse and evaluate your own work and the work of others.
Work based learning is central to the programme to ensure you have the opportunity to network with practising artists and designers, and work on live projects and gain industry work experience.

In year one your will study 6 modules at Level 4 totalling 120 credits:
Visual Recording & Communication (15 credits)
Digital Applications (15 credits)
Contextual Research & Referencing (15 credits)
Work Based Learning: Professional Engagement (15 credits)
Fine Art Photographic Practice (30 credits)
Editorial Photographic Practice (30 credits)

In year two you will study 4 modules which will provide you with a further 120 credits at Level 5:
Photography: Specialist Project (30 credits)
Professional Practice and Work Based Placement (30 credits)
Critical Studies (30 credits)
Exhibition and Professional Portfolio (30 credits)

Assessment will be through a submission of sketchbooks / portfolios of practical experiments , a reflective journal. a digital portfolio of practical experiments and reflective journals, essays, and a presentation evaluating the research undertaken and how it enabled you to reach conclusions, the production of a report which summaries your research findings and your engagement with visiting industry professionals.

You will also be required to complete a reflective journal on your professional skills development, showing how you are responding to your research findings, establishing your identity as a creative practitioner, and developing the skills and attributes required for success as a practitioner in your chosen field. Your reflective journal should include links to any promotional activities you undertake and social media profiles.