Photography - Level 3

Start Date: 1st September 2025

Length 2 years
Study Full-Time
Location Rye Hill Campus

Qualification Gained

Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma Art and Design (Photography)

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Put yourself in the frame for a career in photography with this hands-on commercial photography course. With this course you will explore fundamental techniques and processes to develop technical, creative and professional skills needed to pursue a career in photography.

Learn in our purpose-built photography studios and make use of industry-standard cameras, lighting, editing software and specialist facilities.

Experiment with a wide range of photographic approaches including both commercial and fine art practices. You will investigate areas such as camera fundamentals, studio-based practice, alternative print methods and post-production techniques using industry-standard software. This will allow you to develop your own individual style and visual identity.

Alongside practical activities you will also investigate photographic theory, history and professional practice, giving you the critical understanding needed to support your practical skills.

You will have the opportunity to take part in educational visits such as the Photo London photography festival, artist talks and workshops.

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Caitlin Orridge

BA (Hons) Photography

"The sheer breadth of knowledge and experienced I've gained from studying at Newcastle College University Centre is phenomenal. Our lecturers and guest speakers bring years of distinct experience in the photography industry, ranging from still life to fashion to more commercial photography - I've used all of that transferable knowledge to enrich my work. The creative freedom this course offers has helped me to explore every area of the photography industry and decide where I'd like to develop my own career in the future."

Alfie Flounders

BA Hons Photography

"I love the independence of the course and being able to reflect back on the development of my skills since I started here."

Daily tasks:

Directs the arranging of conferences, exhibitions, seminars, etc. to promote the image of a product, service or organisation.
Stays abreast of changes in media, readership or viewing figures and advertising rates.
Reviews and revises campaign strategy in light of sales figures, surveys, etc. and takes appropriate corrective measures if necessary.
Conceives advertising campaign to impart the desired product image in an effective and economical way.
Defines target group and implements strategy through appropriate media planning work.
Liaises with client to discuss product/service to be marketed and develops the most appropriate strategy to deliver the objectives.

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Median Salary

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Daily tasks:

Liaises with production staff in checking final proof copies immediately prior to printing.
Selects material for broadcast or publication, checks style, grammar, accuracy and legality of content and arranges for any necessary revisions.
Writes articles and features and submits draft manuscripts to newspaper, magazine, periodical or programme editor.
Determines subject matter and undertakes research by interviewing, attending public events, seeking out records, reviewing written work, attending film and stage performances etc..

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Median Salary

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Advertising and public relations directors

Daily tasks:

Directs the arranging of conferences, exhibitions, seminars, etc. to promote the image of a product, service or organisation.
Stays abreast of changes in media, readership or viewing figures and advertising rates.
Reviews and revises campaign strategy in light of sales figures, surveys, etc. and takes appropriate corrective measures if necessary.
Conceives advertising campaign to impart the desired product image in an effective and economical way.
Defines target group and implements strategy through appropriate media planning work.
Liaises with client to discuss product/service to be marketed and develops the most appropriate strategy to deliver the objectives.

Median Salary

£59,250 View more

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Journalists, Newspaper and Periodical Editors

Daily tasks:

Liaises with production staff in checking final proof copies immediately prior to printing.
Selects material for broadcast or publication, checks style, grammar, accuracy and legality of content and arranges for any necessary revisions.
Writes articles and features and submits draft manuscripts to newspaper, magazine, periodical or programme editor.
Determines subject matter and undertakes research by interviewing, attending public events, seeking out records, reviewing written work, attending film and stage performances etc..

Median Salary

£37,116 View more

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