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Applied General Diploma in Art and Design Level 3 (Photography) Yr1

at Hertford Regional College, Ware · college

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma35 weeksFull time£5,421

What the college says

There were 261 000 estimated jobs in the TV film radio and photography sector in 2017. Between 2011 and 2017 there was a 24.1 per cent rise in the number of UK jobs in this category. This category represented 12.9 per cent of creative industries employment.This is an introductory course to image-making covering the technical subjects of location studio darkroom digital imaging and genres such as Fashion Advertising Portraiture Documentary Photojournalism and Landscape. This course ensures that you are familiar with both historical and contemporary practice and practitioners. You will be expected to analyse all of your own photographs and write about the work of established photographers to aid you in developing your own style of image making."Our tutors get to know us and treat us as individuals - there are rules but more like a job than school.""I like working in a studio with no uniform calling our tutors by their first names and doing projects I want to do with no exams.""I've done loads of real photography jobs got paid and published. I am really confident about going for jobs as my portfolio shows what I can do!"

What you need to get on

200 GCSE entry points including English at Grade C (Grade 4 of the new 16/17 GCSE grading structure) or A Level 2 Diploma at Merit level and English at Grade C (Grade 4 of the new 16/17 GCSE grading structure) You will need to provide examples of art and design work at interviewWe also welcome applications from students with relevant experience or qualifications.For more information on GCSE points please refer to https://www.hrc.ac.uk/school-leavers-16-18/qualifications-guide

How you are assessed

One subject in depth, assessed largely through coursework and projects.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Ware Campus

    Hertford Regional College Scotts Road, Ware, SG12 9JF

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 7 September 2026 · Ware

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