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196 Arts, Media and Publishing<br />
Arts, Media and Publishing<br />
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Level 2 Extended Certificate in Photography<br />
Level 2 Diploma in Photography<br />
Extended Certificate: 601/2625/5 Diploma: 601/2626/7<br />
NCFE Level 3 Certificate in Photography<br />
NCFE Level 3 Diploma in Photography<br />
Certificate: 601/0376/0 Diploma: 601/0377/2<br />
Facts and Figures<br />
Qualification no/Learning Aim<br />
Reference:<br />
Extended Certificate: 601/2625/5<br />
Diploma: 601/2626/7<br />
Guided Learning Hours (GLH):<br />
Extended Certificate: 210<br />
Diploma: 390<br />
Credit value:<br />
Extended Certificate: 28<br />
Diploma: 52<br />
Fee per learner:<br />
Extended Certificate: £66<br />
Diploma: £95<br />
Minimum entry age:<br />
pre-16<br />
Qualification<br />
review date: 31/12/2018<br />
Qualification certification<br />
end date: 31/12/2020<br />
Qualification Aim<br />
These qualifications are aimed at<br />
learners wishing to develop an<br />
understanding <strong>of</strong> photographic<br />
processes and the photo imaging<br />
industry. The qualifications will also<br />
allow learners to understand how<br />
to manipulate images and explore<br />
in detail the following areas <strong>of</strong><br />
photography:<br />
• darkroom<br />
• studio<br />
• location<br />
• commercial<br />
• documentary<br />
• experimental and alternative<br />
processes.<br />
The objective <strong>of</strong> these qualifications<br />
is to support learners to progress<br />
into employment in the industry<br />
or on to further qualifications at<br />
Level 3 in creative subjects including<br />
photography, art and design,<br />
craft, animation and moving image<br />
production, or into employment.<br />
Qualification Structure<br />
These qualifications consist <strong>of</strong><br />
10 units.<br />
To be awarded the Extended<br />
Certificate, learners must<br />
successfully complete all units from<br />
Group A and 2 units from Group B, a<br />
total <strong>of</strong> 28 credits.<br />
To be awarded the Diploma, learners<br />
must successfully complete all units<br />
from Group A and 5 units from group<br />
B, a total <strong>of</strong> 52 credits.<br />
Units<br />
Group A<br />
• Unit 01 Explore photographic<br />
equipment, techniques, materials<br />
and resources<br />
• Unit 02 Develop and adapt<br />
photographic ideas<br />
• Unit 03 Introduction to the photo<br />
imaging industry<br />
Group B<br />
• Unit 04 Darkroom processing and<br />
printing<br />
• Unit 05 Studio photography<br />
• Unit 06 Location photography<br />
• Unit 07 Commercial photography<br />
• Unit 08 Documentary photography<br />
• Unit 09 Experimental and<br />
alternative process photography<br />
• Unit 10 Presenting a portfolio <strong>of</strong><br />
photographic images<br />
Assessment<br />
Internally assessed and externally<br />
moderated portfolio.<br />
Support Materials<br />
Mandatory<br />
• Qualification Specification<br />
Optional<br />
• Qualification Support Pack (Diploma)<br />
Suitability<br />
These qualifications are suitable for:<br />
• Study programme (graded)<br />
Facts and Figures<br />
Qualification no/Learning Aim<br />
Reference:<br />
Certificate: 601/0376/0<br />
Diploma: 601/0377/2<br />
UCAS Points:<br />
Certificate: 60<br />
Diploma: 120<br />
Guided Learning Hours (GLH):<br />
Certificate: 165-175<br />
Diploma: 450-495<br />
Credit value:<br />
Fee per learner:<br />
Certificate: 26<br />
Diploma: 73<br />
Certificate: £75<br />
Diploma: £138<br />
Minimum entry age: 16<br />
Qualification<br />
review date: 31/12/2017<br />
Qualification certification<br />
end date: 31/12/2020<br />
The Level 3 Diploma in Photography<br />
features on the DfE list <strong>of</strong> 16-19<br />
Performance Tables: Tech Level<br />
qualifications 2016 and 2017<br />
Qualification Aim<br />
These qualifications are designed<br />
for learners who want to further<br />
develop their photography<br />
knowledge and skills. They are<br />
endorsed by the Royal Photographic<br />
Society and the Diploma is a<br />
recognised exemption for the RPS<br />
Licentiateship distinction.<br />
Qualification Structure<br />
To be awarded the Certificate,<br />
learners must successfully complete<br />
the first 2 units from Group A and a<br />
minimum <strong>of</strong> one unit from Group C.<br />
To be awarded the Diploma, learners<br />
must successfully complete 5 units<br />
from Group A, 2 units from Group B<br />
and 2 units from Group C.<br />
Units<br />
Group A<br />
• Use camera techniques to<br />
creatively control visual outcomes<br />
• Print and present a portfolio <strong>of</strong><br />
photographs<br />
• Plan and complete a photographic<br />
project<br />
• Safety in the workplace for<br />
photography<br />
• Awareness <strong>of</strong> employment in the<br />
creative media sector<br />
Group B<br />
• Image processing, manipulation<br />
and storage<br />
• The history <strong>of</strong> photography<br />
• Image documentation and storage<br />
Group C<br />
• Studio photography<br />
• Documentary photography<br />
• Location photography<br />
• Portrait photography<br />
• Experimental photographic<br />
imaging<br />
Assessment<br />
Internally assessed and externally<br />
moderated portfolio.<br />
Support Materials<br />
Mandatory<br />
• Qualification Specification<br />
Optional<br />
• Purpose Statement<br />
Suitability<br />
These qualifications are suitable for:<br />
• Study programme<br />
ARTS, MEDIA<br />
& PUBLISHING<br />
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