On successful completion of the course you will be qualified to enter Higher Education to pursue a Higher National Diploma or Degree course
We offer Art and Design Level 4 and HND Photography alongside Solihull College & University Centre. You will also develop the necessary skills to enter the workplace or an apprenticeship should you choose to do so. You could even become a freelance designer or animator.
The Level 3 Extended Diploma in Photography provides you with the skill, knowledge and visual understanding to succeed in this exciting and challenging industry. Our course gives you the opportunity to develop a wide range of technical skills on basic and advanced camera skills and full use of manual mode, skills in Adobe Photoshop, film-based photography, documentary, portraiture, studio, still life, darkroom, location lighting and fashion photography and more. We also help you develop visual awareness and attributes essential for employment in the industry or progression to Higher Education. Visits to local and national galleries form an important part of the course, and you are encouraged to take part in competitions, live briefs and exhibitions.
Theatre Royal Brighton
Britten Pears Arts
This is a unit-based qualification with assessment points throughout the year.
The Diploma is the first component of a full Extended Diploma which is completed over 2 years. It is a practical based course that focuses on technique and performance.
The course is broken up into units which will be allocated to various projects throughout the year. Some projects involve just one unit, but some will involve you working on several at the same time.
The units you will cover include:
If you're passionate about acting and performing arts, this course is for you. You will develop skills as a performer and will gain the qualifications necessary to enter higher education or work in the industry.
You will learn contemporary dance, jazz, ballet, choreography, improvisation and dance theory. Performance workshops all designed to help improve your skills, confidence and performance ability.
This one year course is for anyone with and an interest in learning more about dance. Whilst experience is useful, we welcome anyone with an enthusiasm and passion for the subject area.
Throughout the year you will discover your strengths as a dancer whilst finding out more about professionalism and the industry itself. You will study rehearsal, performance and production skills in a course designed to help you progress to the next step. Each term you will work towards a performance project designed to develop you as a performer and showcase your talents.
Successful students can work in a range of roles, these may include working in creative industries such as specialist dancer, directing, choreographing, teaching, producing, designing or working in arts management and administration.
