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Diploma in Photography Validation HETAC Framework Level Level 7 Diploma Requirements 5 OD3s (Ord) to include a language Duration 1 year Full time or Part time Apply Apply directly at www.gcd.ie/apply

This Diploma course is offered on a one year full-time basis or on a part-time version, the first time this level of study has been offered in this format in Ireland.
Griffith College's Faculty of Journalism and Media has over eight years experience in providing industry standard photographic training. The delivery of award winning courses has gained us an enviable reputation in the Irish photographic industry. Former students are now working in the field in all spheres of photographic practice and we have long enjoyed the support of our colleagues in the Irish professional Photographer's Association. In addition, Griffith students have won seven of the eight photographic awards in the national student Media competitions between 2005 and 2007.
Course Subjects (Full and Part-time) Practical Photography Camera skills, Film Processing, B&W Printing, Exposure Measurement, 2D Design Elements, Seeing in Colour, Following and Proposing Briefs Photographic Techniques I Camera and Lens Choice, Camera and Lens Use, Exposure Control, Film Choice, B&W Film Processing, The B&W Darkroom, Critical Visual Awareness Ways of Seeing Notes on the Gaze, Psychology of Vision, Image Analysis, De-Mystification of Art Research and Writing Skills Writing and Speech, Writing Organisation, Syntax and sentence structure, Types of writing, Research Methods Applied Photography Black and White Art Photography, The Art of Colour Photography, The Photo-essay, Free Project Photographic Techniques II Studio Lighting I, Studio Lighting II, Advanced B&W Printing, Large Format Photography Digital Photography The Digital Image, The Scanner, Output Devices, Digital Cameras, Software History of Art & Photography Appraisal of the history of photography and art, photography within the visual arts, including film, critical and analytical appraisal of photography Further study is an option for students who successfully complete this course; the logical progression is to proceed to the second year of the the BA in Photographic Media.
Steps Step 1
Fill out the application form here. Step 2
Send a copy of your degree, CV and a copy of your photo ID by email . Step 3
Our Admissions Team will endeavour to contact you within 10 working days if you are successful in gaining a place. Step 4
Proceed to register to the course & cover your fees online or by bank draft Step 5
Come to the Induction week & meet new friends... its time to start your future For Undergraduate courses:
- Full time Applicants under 23 years of age should apply through CAO.
- Mature applicants for full time or part time and applicants under 23 years of age for part time should apply directly to Griffith College.
- International applicants should also apply directly.
- For further information on the correct application procedure for you, please contact the Admissions Office for more details.
For Postgraduate courses:
- Postgraduate applicants may apply directly to Griffith College before 31st August each year. Applicants will be required to provide evidence of their undergraduate degree final results for entry. Griffith College welcomes applications from those who do not meet the academic requirements but who have extensive industry experience. For such applications, an additional interview will be required. Contact the Admissions Office for more details.