Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
Kickstart your creativity and learn what it takes to make an impact online. Media may have moved on from print publications but the power of an image or a story well told remains. Whether you want to work in business public relations politics or mainstream news then the ability to make edit and publish quality images and content is a skill that will stand to you for the rest of your career.
In this Higher National Diploma (HND) in Photography and Content Creation students will learn the skills they need for this fast-paced creative industry where self-discipline is key. This programme leans towards media photography such as documentary photography and photojournalism.
Through modules in Photography, Podcasting, News and Editorial, Social Media students a learn a wide range of skills. These can be utilised in a variety of jobs from Journalism to Commercial Photography to Publicity, Public Relations, Communications and more.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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YEAR 1
Individual Project
Creative Media Industry
Professional Practice
Photographic Practices
Studio Photography
Image Management & Editing Techniques
Reportage
Interview & Presentation Techniques
End of Year 1 Certification Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Creative Media Production (Media Photography)
YEAR 2
Advanced Media Photography Practice
Personal Professional Development
Collaborative Project
Podcast Production
Social Media Practice
Documentary
Videography
End of Year 2 Certification Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Creative Media Production (Media Photography)
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
- Almost all PLC courses have a Work Experience module, which requires students to find their own placement in an area directly related to their course.
Progression to CAO Courses
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Creative
Creative people are drawn to careers and activities that enable them to take responsibility for the design, layout or sensory impact of something (visual, auditory etc). They may be atrracted to the traditional artistic pursuits such as painting, sculpture, singing, or music. Or they may show more interest in design activities, such as architecture, animation, or craft areas, such as pottery and ceramics.
Creative people use their personal understanding of people and the world they live in to guide their work. Creative people like to work in unstructured workplaces, enjoy taking risks and prefer a minimum of routine.
Further Research
Career Progression
The fast-paced nature of this course will prepare students for careers in a variety of areas from Journalism, to content creation to Commercial Photography to Publicity, Public Relations, Communications and more. On successful completion of this course students with a merit profile will also be eligible for consideration on BCFE’s BA in Media Production Management degree course.