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Academic Year 2016/17
HND Photography (SCQF Level 8)
Full-time
Where will I study?
Course code Location Duration
CBDP Aberdeen City Campus 2 Years
Welcome from Director of Curriculum
As the current Director of Curriculum, I would like to welcome you to the School of Creative Industries, Computing andBusiness Enterprise at North East Scotland College. This school encompasses the Creative Arts, Music, Drama, Media,ESOL, Business Enterprise and Computing and IT subjects – all of which offer interesting and exciting opportunities forstudents to progress and achieve success in their future careers.
Through work with external clients and experienced, knowledgeable teaching teams, our students will benefit fromindustry–focused, high quality learning. This means that on completion of your course, you are confident and capablewhen it comes to entering the workplace, or progressing towards further study. We pride ourselves in offeringeducational opportunities for all, whether you are starting at introductory level or joining one of our advancedcourses. On behalf of the entire teaching team, we are delighted to have you join – or consider joining – one of ourcourses.
Susan Betty, Director of Curriculum for Creative Industries, Computing and Business Enterprise
Introduction to the course
This course allows you to make the most of our excellent facilities and gain advanced skills within a photographicspecialism. The course is specifically designed so that students can build the knowledge, understanding and practicalskills needed for progressing to employment, or for academic progression to university level study.
You will learn how to execute still life, portraiture and social photography, how to effectively use a darkroom and howto manipulate and edit your images. You will also study important factors in modern-day photography such asphotojournalism, advertising and moving image – essential in preparing you for future success in a vast range ofexciting industries worldwide.
Entry requirements
Applicants should have at least one Higher in a subject such as English, Art or Photography. Alternatively applicantsshould have relevant work experience or have successfully completed a course in a related subject area, such as NCPhotography SCQF Level 6.
What subjects will I be studying?
Image Editing Fashion
FashionStudio Still Life Portraiture Social Photography Darkroom Techniques Moving Image Photojournalism Advertising
Assessment methods
On this course you will be assessed continually, throughout the year. Coursework takes the form of reports,presentations, case studies and practical projects. Please note that this course does not include an externalend-of-course examination.
Dress code
Students should dress appropriately for practical, hands-on work, as you will be working in a creative environmentand using a range of different materials and equipment.
Equipment
You will have to provide your own A3 Workbooks and Memory Stick(s). You may also wish to have an A3 Portfolio Casefor storing/carrying your work.
Course progression
Students successfully completing this course may progress towards a number of related degree programmes at oneof our associate universities.
University links
North East Scotland College has links with 11 different universities across Scotland. Every one of our HND level courseshas articulation opportunities where you can progress from your chosen course to a related university degree. This isan excellent option for those who may want to come to College at an introductory level, and then work their waytowards degree level study.
For more information on our associate universities, please visit the University Links section on the website.
University progression
Robert Gordon University, Grays School of Art
BA Commercial Photography (year 3, subject to conditions)
Edinburgh Napier University
BA (Hons) Photography & Film (year 2, subject to portfolio and interview)
Glasgow Caledonian University
BA (Hons) Management and Enterprise (year 3, subject to conditions)
Open University
An HND can give up to 240 credits towards the 360 credit BA/BSc Open Degree with Honours or 180 credits towardsthe 300 credit BA/BSc Open Degree.
Employment
Career opportunities are available in advertising, photojournalism, sports, fashion, commercial photography and more- not just in the UK, but all over the world. Many students will also go on to set up their own business.
Useful information
Faculty: Creative Arts
School: School of Creative Industries, Computing and Business Enterprise
Faculty Manager: Elaine MakeinEmail: [email protected]
Curriculum & Quality Manager(s): Janice ScottEmail: [email protected]
Guidance and Support
You will be assigned a Guidance Tutor when you are enrolled on the course. They will act as your primary contactshould you have any issues, personal or involving your course, whilst at North East Scotland College. They will supportyou for the duration of your course along with relevant teaching staff. For assignments and assessments you will beprovided, where possible, with detailed feedback. This will allow you to pinpoint areas of good performance andareas that may need improvement, which is essential for your educational development.
View our Guidance Tutor contact information.
For matters outwith your course, we have a number of teams in place to help you with the following:
Careers and EmployabilityStudent FundingLearning Development CentreInternational Guidance
For information on any of the above or to arrange an appointment, please contact:
Aberdeen City Campus Student Services ReceptionTelephone: 01224 612284Email: [email protected]
Fraserburgh Campus Student Services ReceptionTelephone: 01346 586129Email: [email protected]
Blackboard and StudentNet
Blackboard enables access to teaching and learning resources via the Internet. We use it to assist and support thedelivery of our classes across full-time, part-time & distance learning courses. The aim of Blackboard is to enhance thequality of our courses and your learning experience. As a student making use of Blackboard, you'll encounter anumber of benefits from this state-of-the-art learning environment including:
Quick access to course materials such as handbooks, lecture hand-outs, interactive quizzes, informative videosand web linksElectronic submission of coursework and easy access to online assessments, grades and feedbackAccess to information like assessment deadlines, class timetables, announcements and course calendarsFast communication with other learners and your lecturers using journals, blogs or wikis
Best of all, it will increase your experience of using Information and Communications Technology – a key skill for youreducational and professional development.
A key component of Blackboard is StudentNet, an area dedicated to students. Here you will find a host of usefulinformation such as College news & events, support team and Student Services (Funding, Careers, Enterprise,
information such as College news & events, support team and Student Services (Funding, Careers, Enterprise,International Students) information, IT help, links to course timetables and more. You can also use it to access yourCollege email account from Microsoft Office 365 (including Microsoft Office Online, Desktop and Mobile applications)and Library+ resources.
To log into Blackboard your username is your eight-digit student number (e.g. 12345678) which is also used in yourNESCol email address (e.g. [email protected]). For some forms on StudentNet you must login using your emailaddress as the username, but this will be clearly marked where required. The password will be the default passwordyou were issued with, or the password you have used to replace the default.
BYOD and Student Helpdesk
North East Scotland College provides students with a range of IT services to support particular courses including accessto desktop PCs in some classrooms, all Library+ sites and the IT Centre. However, on many courses you will be requiredto bring your own personal device, such as a laptop or tablet, with you to college for the purposes of learning,teaching and assessment. We call this Bring Your Own Device or BYOD and you will be advised by College staff whatthe arrangements are for the course you have chosen to study.
If you are asked to supply a laptop or netbook and you anticipate that you may have difficulty in meeting the cost,please arrange to see a Student Services Assistant to discuss your options by contacting:
Aberdeen City Campus Student Services ReceptionTelephone: 01224 612284Email: [email protected]
Fraserburgh Campus Student Services ReceptionTelephone: 01346 586129Email: [email protected]
Students using their own device at College can access technical support from the IT Help Zone which is situated nextto Dino's Café in our Aberdeen City Campus. The Help Zone is run by computing students and members of staff whoare there to help and advise you on a number of IT related issues. You can visit in person along with your device, orget in touch via email: [email protected] or telephone: 01224 612510
Students at Fraserburgh, Craibstone and Altens campus can access IT technical support in the Library+ via theself-service pods which feature a range of self-help videos and a telephone hotline that connects directly to the helpdesk at City Campus.
Library+
There are three Library+ sites at North East Scotland College. You'll find them at our Aberdeen City Campus, AberdeenAltens Campus and Fraserburgh Campus. So, what will you find in a Library+? To put it simply, probably more than youthink! Our Library+ is not just a lending library with thousands of books on offer. Amongst our resources, you'll find:
PCs and MacsLaptop friendly work areasCore skills materialsBooks and JournalsNewspapers and MagazinesDVDs and Audio CDsE-resources and general referencePrivate study and research boothsPrinters, Scanners and Photocopiers
Online services area available via the College's virtual learning environment, Blackboard. Whether you're on or offcampus, the Library+ offers an outstanding service. Our friendly, knowledgeable staff offer student support when itcomes to a range of information skills such as referencing, research, searching for information and appraisinginformation – allowing you to really make the most of your study time. Our Library+ teams can answer any questions orqueries you might have, so simply call into a Library+ site or see below for contact details.
Email: [email protected]
Aberdeen City Campus Library+Tel: 01224 612138
Altens Campus Library+Tel: 01224 612743
Fraserburgh Campus Library+Tel: 01346 586169
College calendar
Have a look at our College Calendar for further information on key dates throughout the year.
Disclaimer: Please note that the information put forward in this course specification document is subject to change at any time, andwithout prior notice. We have taken every care to ensure that the information provided is as accurate and up–to–date as possible,but we are not liable for the content of or any omissions on this document. This includes any inaccuracies, errors or misstatements inthe information/data presented.
