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Photography

at North Kent College, Dartford · college

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma2 yearsFull time

What the college says

Equivalent to 3 A Levels, a total of 72-168 UCAS points, depending on grades achieved. This course is aimed at Photography students who have an interest in acquiring and extending their practical 'hands-on' skills and digital skills whilst widening their knowledge of all photography disciplines. Along the way you will study - a broad range of analogue and digital photographic and camera skills that utilise traditional film / darkroom and digital workflow techniques and processes, through location and studio-based assignments encompassing a range of photographic genres. We place a strong emphasis on employability skills, such as presenting ideas, portfolio development and negotiating effectively with potential clients. The course will give you the skills and confidence to make ambitious, high-quality work and guides you step by step towards building a portfolio You will explore the creative software used by the industry to add your digital skills along the way. The course is supported by a series of educational visits to galleries and exhibitions so that you can experience the work you study at first hand. Projects emphasise the importance of research and the creative development of coursework - learning along the way about various influence and cultural references to allow for a more personal response The second year requires you to complete a specialist research project linked to your areas of interest and preferred progression routes. This will be accompanied by projects wh

What you need to get on

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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

  • North Kent College (Tonbridge)

    Brook Street, Tonbridge, TN9 2PW

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 7 September 2026 · Tonbridge

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