Photography HNC @ SCQF Level 7

Course description

All SQA HN awards conclude with a graded unit. This is your opportunity to shine and complete an independent project that is graded A, B or C pass.The programme includes the following subjects: Studio Still Life, Darkroom Techniques, Alternative Processes, Photojournalism, Portraiture, Digital Imaging and Editing, Environmental, Theory, Corporate Photography and Social Photography. The course content is subject to change. 

The HNC in Photography is for motivated individuals with a passion for photography seeking an opportunity to further their knowledge and gain a qualification.  This course is designed to reflect the ever-changing professional photographic industry. Students are able to spend much of their time working on practical projects, with underpinning theory being addressed. Whether your inclination is towards fine art photography, commercial photography or the world of digital media photography and manipulation, we have the course for you.  You will be challenged to examine your current practice and thinking about photography, to build your knowledge by means of practical assignments, tutorials, group discussions and research. Students undertaking this course have access to an excellent range of equipment, studios, film darkroom, digital, darkroom and Apple Mac facilities.

Learning outcome

Successful students may wish to follow social, commercial, digital imaging, picture research, curating, academic, fine art practice, or freelance careers.

Students may apply to progress to HND Photography or University.Successful students could find employment in a range of photographic careers including self-employment or photographic roles such as advertising, corporate, fashion, press, editorial, curating, picture research, fine art practice etc.