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Photography & Digital Imaging - With Portfolio Preparation

PLC Post Leaving Cert
PHOTO5 5M2094
Award Name Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ)
NFQ Classification Major
Awarding Body QQI
NFQ Level Level 5 NFQ
Award Name NFQ Classification Awarding Body NFQ Level
Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) Major QQI Level 5 NFQ
Alternate Provider:
Location:
Stillorgan
Attendance Options:
Full time, Daytime
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Duration

1 year full-time.

Entry Requirements

Candidates should be able to demonstrate an existing interest in Photography and, when called for interview, should bring a selection of their own work (15–20 images).

Careers / Further progression

Progression
On completion, students will have a strong Portfolio of images that will direct them towards employment or entry into 3rd level courses. Students may also apply through the Higher Education Links Scheme to a range of courses at universities and colleges of technology.

For full details of QQI requirements for progression to CAO courses please visit our website. Simply enter the code for the programme you are interested in or if you are not sure of the code choose the Select by Institution option, then click on Go.

QQI FET Links to CAO Courses

Course Web Page

Further information

Course commences September 2023.

Maintenance Grants
Students attending the College may be entitled to maintenance grants. Conditions for eligibility are the same as those for university or Institute of Technology students. Contact the college for more information, or full information and application details may be obtained from www.susi.ie.

Full information about the supports available for students on further education courses is available at www.studentfinance.ie.

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Apply to college via link below.

Overview
Established over 20 years, the Photography course has a well-earned reputation for producing high quality graduates. Designed to provide an exciting and comprehensive introduction to those with an interest in Photography, it will help to increase each student’s knowledge and confidence as a photographer.

One of the main aims of the course is to prepare a comprehensive portfolio that will help students in progressing to higher education.

Throughout the course students will investigate various aspects of Digital Photography as well as more Traditional Methods.

Photographic Techniques
Studio Portraiture
Documentary Photography
Black & White Printing/Processing
Narrative Photography
Visual Communications
Introduction to the History of Photography and Visual Culture
Computer Skills
Image Processing - Photoshop CC
Digital Photography
Work Experience
Communication Skills
Gallery Visits
Field Trips
Health and Safety Practice

5M2094 - Photography.

Certification: NFQ Level 5 QQI Award in Photography 5M2094.

Online www.stillorgancollege.ie
or
College Office
Stillorgan College of FE,
Tel: 01 288 0704
email: admin@stillorgancollege.ie

Alternate Provider:
Location:
Stillorgan
Attendance Options:
Full time, Daytime
Apply to:
Course provider