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  • Level 2 Art and Design (Photography)

    The Level 2 Photography course is aimed at people who have a specific interest in developing photography skills. The core units in this course are general art and design, however specialised to photographic practices. Students will explore a range of...

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  • Level 3 Photography

    This qualification covers all areas of photography examples include; advertising, environmental, extreme sports, photo-journalism, commercial and portraiture to name a few. You will also explore darkroom practices, digital imaging/editing, studio...

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  • Photography students in pole position to launch rider’s superbikes dream

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  • Art, Design, Fashion and Photography

    These programmes are perfect if you want a career in art and design, photography or fashion design. Our state-of-the-art facilities include studios, ceramics rooms, print workshops and computer suites with the latest software to help you take your...

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  • Diploma Art & Design - Foundation Studies

    day per week is designated as a workshop where you will have the chance to use our impressive facilities which include photography, digital photography, Digital editing, printmaking, screen printing, textile workshops and 3D workshops (wood, metal,...

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  • Bridgerton inspired photoshoot captures Christmas for Mayor

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  • Level 3 Fine Art (Painting and Drawing)

    modern practices. You will engage in hands-on workshops to master various painting and drawing methods, explore photography to enhance your visual storytelling, and delve into art history to inform your creative work. Additionally, you'll learn...

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  • Level 1 Art and Design

    further. The aim of the course is to broaden and deepen students' understanding of careers in art, craft, media and photography. The mandatory units of the course will explore employment potential not only in art and design, but also in media, whilst...

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  • Level 2 Art and Design (General)

    you will explore a variety of specialisms linked to industry expectations, including drawing, printmaking, fine art, photography, 3D design, painting, time-based elements, portfolio development, contextual research and critical & reflective writing...

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  • Students urged to send in their best pictures in hunt to find 2016's Photographer of the Year

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  • Laser-cut trophies take centre stage at awards ceremony

    By Tom George, Teacher of Art, Illustration and Photography on 21 May 2018 As requested by Northampton College, I recently took the lead on a trophy design project for the Northampton Logistic Awards 2018. The college has recently purchased a laser...

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    in a fun way and even turn something you love doing into a new career. There are courses in hair and beauty, web design, photography and many more. The Skills Centre NC and ESOL team offer English, ESOL, maths, digital skills and employability courses...

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  • Level 2 Art and Design (Illustration and Graphics)

    a good grounding to go on to more advanced courses such as Level 3 Diplomas in: Art and Design Fashion and Clothing Photography Media Illustration Spatial Design -Fine Art You could also consider apprenticeships, other training schemes or employment. To...

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