Level 2 Diploma in Photography
Digital and ICT
Level 2 Diploma in Photography
Price £2000
These are regulated qualifications. The regulated numbers for these qualifications are 601/2625/5
and 601/2626/7.
These qualifications maybe eligible for funding. For further guidance on funding, please contact your local funding provider.
Things you need to know
NCFE Level 2 Extended Certificate in Photography
Qualification number (QN):601/2625/5
Aim reference: 60126255
Total Qualification Time: 280
Guided learning hours (GLH):210
Credit value: 28
Level: 2
Assessment requirements: internally assessed and externally moderated portfolio of evidence
NCFE Level 2 Diploma in Photography
Qualification number (QN): 601/2626/7
Aim reference: 60126267
Total Qualification Time (TQT): 520
Guided learning hours (GLH):390
Credit value: 52
Level:2
Assessment requirements: internally assessed and externally moderated portfolio of evidence
Aims and objectives of these qualifications
These qualifications are aimed at those individuals wishing to develop an understanding of photographic processes and the photo imaging industry. These qualifications will also allow learners to understand how to manipulate images and explore in detail the following areas of photography:
darkroom
studio
location
commercial
documentary
experimental and alternative processes.
The objectives of these qualifications are to support learners to progress into employment in the industry or onto further qualifications at Level 3 in creative subjects including photography, art and design, craft, animation and moving image production.
Essential skills
While undertaking these qualifications, learners will develop the knowledge, understanding and essential skills employers look for in employees. These range from familiar ‘key skills’ such as team working, independent learning and problem solving to more tricky-to-measure skills such as:
communicating with professional colleagues/peers and/or hierarchical seniors
understanding health and safety in different environments
being aware of legal and ethical considerations
continually reviewing work and looking for improvements
Progression opportunities
Learners who achieve these qualifications could progress to:
Level 3 Certificate in Photography
Level 3 Diploma in Photography
Level 3 Certificate in Art and Design
Level 3 Certificate in Creative Craft
It may also be useful to those studying qualifications in the following sector:
Arts, media and publishing.
To be awarded the Level 2 Extended Certificate in Photography, learners are required to successfully complete all units from Group A and 2units from Group B, a total of 28 credits.
To be awarded the Level 2 Diploma in Photography, learners are required to successfully complete all units from Group A and 5 units from Group B, a total of 52 credits.
Group A
Unit 01 Explore photographic equipment, techniques, materials and resources (4 credits)
Unit 02 Develop and adapt photographic ideas (4 credits)
Unit 03 Introduction to the photo imaging industry (4 credits)
Group B
Unit 04 Darkroom processing and printing (8 credits)
Unit 05 Studio photography (8 credits)
Unit 06 Location photography (8 credits)
Unit 07 Commercial photography (8 credits)
Unit 08 Documentary photography (8 credits)
Unit 09 Experimental and alternative process photography (8 credits)
Unit 10 Presenting a portfolio of photographic images (8 credits)
To achieve the Level 2 Extended Certificate or Diploma in Photography, learners must successfully demonstrate their achievement of all learning outcomes and assessment criteria of the units as detailed in this qualification specification.
These qualifications are designed for individuals who wish to develop an understanding of photographic processes and the photo image industry.
There are no specific recommended prior learning requirements for these qualifications. However, learners may find it helpful if they’ve already achieved a Level 1 photography qualification.
These qualifications are suitable for learners aged pre-16 and above.
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