The qualifications provide an introduction to photography. You will have the opportunity to learn how to use a DSLR camera, plan and carry out your own photoshoots which have been inspired by research images. You will develop evaluation skills by identifying strengths and areas for development in photographs. You will also learn about and apply techniques to make enhancements to photographic images.
What skills are developed?
- Communication
- Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
- Problem Solving
- Working with Others
Horizons – where can this subject take you?
- Advertising art director
- Film/video editor
- Graphic designer
- Magazine features editor
- Medical illustrator
- Press Photographer
- Television camera operator
What kind of person does it take?
- Those who want to explore their interest in photography and increase their understanding and develop their skills in practical photography and in working with photographs.
- Those who have completed Level 4
- Also suitable for learners who have not completed NPA Photography (SCQF level 4) but who have already attained a basic level of skill, knowledge and understanding in photography.
Pathways – how can I make progression?
School: Higher Photography
College
https://www.uhi.ac.uk/en/courses/hnc-photography/
https://dundeeandangus.ac.uk/courses/ctphot22-g-1fa/
Employment
Creative & Digital Media:. https://www.moray.uhi.ac.uk/for-schools/foundation-apprenticeship/
University
https://www.rgu.ac.uk/study/courses/572-ba-photography
https://www.napier.ac.uk/courses/ba-hons-photography-undergraduate-fulltime
https://www.cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk/courses/ba-hons-photography-scqf-level-910-2022-08-29
https://www.gsa.ac.uk/study/undergraduate-degrees/fine-art-photography/
Related subjects NPA Photography works well with:
Art and Design, ICT
Further information can be found on the SQA website for NPA Photography or the link to the award specification can be found on the SQA badge here.
