Photography
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- Created
- 2/25/2026, 2:35:02 PM
- Updated
- 3/28/2026, 9:56:16 AM
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"scrapedLanguageRaw": "Course type: HNC\n\nInternational: Not eligible for international students\n\nStudy at: North, West and Hebrides (Alness; Broadford)\n\nStart in: September\n\nLearning mode: On campus (in person)You attend classes in person at your local campus or learning centre., OnlineYou access classes and/or materials digitally., ResidentialYou will come together with other students for short, intensive periods (e.g., a day, week or longer). Special features\n\nBase your self mainly in your home region, with three short practical residentials held at UHI North West and Hebrides, Broadford and Alness campuses\n\nDelivered with a full or part time pathway, gain a strong foundation in a range of photographic genres\n\nYou will be encouraged to develop a personal style and to collaborate with others\n\nEntry requirements\n\n1 Scottish Higher at grade C or above OR\n\n1 A level at grade D or above OR\n\nNC Photography\n\nWe will consider individual competence in photographic-based skills, evidenced by a portfolio of at least ten photographs (this can be an electronic or paper-based folio) and you will be required to attend an interview\n\nProspective students without the standard entry requirements are encouraged to apply\n\nYou are required to have access to sufficient home studio space to control various lighting set ups, and will need a digital camera, tripod, speedlight, reflectors, filters, lens i.e. Full-time\n\nPart-time (structured)\n\nYou will learn via a combination of face to face sessions, plus structured weekly",
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"scrapedEntryRequirements": "What is special about this course? Are you a creative practitioner, looking to build a solid technical and theoretical foundation in the field of contemporary photography? Maybe you’re looking to expand your academic experience? Do both with our Photography HNC.Explore a range of different genres such as portraiture, environment, still life, and documentary practice, whilst generating an extended portfolio. Base yourself mainly in your home region, with three short practical residentials held separately at our Broadford and Alness campuses. Take advantage of specialist printing facilities and participate in our portfolio presentation module, with opportunities to present your work to the public. You will need access to photographic equipment and computer facilities with editing software, plus sufficient studio space for practical work. Special features Base your self mainly in your home region, with three short practical residentials held at UHI North West and Hebrides, Broadford and A"
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