WHAT WILL I STUDY?
Photographic Skills
Digital Photography
Documentary Photography
Portrait Photography
Image Processing
Appreciation of Art Craft and Design
Personal and Professional Development
Communications
HOW WILL I LEARN?
You will have a mixture of classroom-based subjects; practical classes; field trips to art galleries/ exhibitions and independent study. You will be expected to complete assignments throughout the year. Course work will consist of a combination of onsite & online learning.
HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED?
A full Award is granted on passing the relevant eight components. You will be assessed throughout and at the end of the year (Continuous Assessment). On successful completion of each component, you will be awarded a Pass, a Merit or a Distinction grade.
WHAT WE WOULD LIKE FROM YOU!
An interest in photography, curious to learn about the creative and technical elements of photography.
CAREER/PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES
Past students of this course progressed to Level 6 photography courses and to degrees in Photography at IADT and TU Dublin.
Click on course code 5M2094 to see progression routes.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
A student over 16 years seeking entry to this programme does not need a previous formal qualification. Should the student have previous qualifications, one of the following may be advantageous for admission to the programme:
Leaving Certificate/LCA
QQI Level 4 Award
Mature students welcome
If English is not your first language you may be asked to complete an English assessment
Students who may not have formal academic requirements but who have the ability to successfully participate on the course will be considered. (RPL Recognition of Prior Learning)
Enquiries: info@kmcfe.cdetb.ie