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Rotherham College Courses Computing and Digital Certificate in Photography
Students in the digital suite at Rotherham College
  • Campus: North Notts College - Worksop Campus
  • Code: W04AC06
  • Level: 2
  • Type: Adult Courses (19+)

Certificate in Photography

This 16 week full time course is designed for adults who want to develop stronger photography skills and build a broader understanding of the photo image industry. You will explore photographic processes in more depth, improve your camera work, develop creative ideas, and build a portfolio of photographic outcomes.

The course is ideal for adults who want to progress their photography skills, prepare for further creative study, or move towards opportunities within photography and the wider creative industries.

You will complete three core units and at least one optional specialist unit.

Core units include:

  • Explore Photographic Equipment, Techniques, Materials and Resources
  • Develop and Adapt Photographic Ideas
  • Introduction to Photo Imaging Industry

Optional units may include:

  • Darkroom Processing and Printing
  • Studio Photography
  • Location Photography
  • Commercial Photography
  • Documentary Photography
  • Experimental and Alternative Process Photography
  • Presenting a Portfolio of Photographic Images
  • You will study camera settings, materials, techniques, idea development, image manipulation, industry knowledge, and specialist photographic practice

  • Delivered in a supportive envrionment for adults.
  • Develop practical photography skills alongside stronger creative and technical understadning.
  • Build a portfolio of photographic work across different styles and approaches.
  • Learn in specialist spaces with access to photography equipment and digital editing resources.
  • Clear progression into higher level creative and photography related study.

There are no specific recommended prior learning requirements for this qualification.

Learners may find it helpful if they have already achieved a Level 1 Photography qualification, but this is not essential.

This course is suitable for adults with an interest in photography who are ready to develop their practical, creative, and digital skills.

You should be able to meet the literacy, numeracy, and health and safety requirements of the course.

You can apply using our online application form and clicking the Apply Now button at the top of this page.

For more information support with your enquiry or application please contact Student Services by emailing contact@nnc.ac.uk or by calling 01909 504500.

After completing this course, you can progress onto Level 3 study in photography or related creative subjects.

This may include:

  • Level 3 Certificate in Photography
  • Level 3 Diploma in Photography
  • Level 3 Certificate in Art and Design
  • Level 3 Certificate in Creative Craft

Career pathways after further study may include:

  • Photography
  • Studio Assistant
  • Content Creator
  • Photo Editor
  • Creative Practitioner
  • Wider roles across photography, media, and the creative industries

This course it typically free depending on your eligibility.

For learner who are not eligible for funding, the course fee is £360.

Fore more information, contact 01909 504504

This course is suited to adult learners who want to build on existing photography skills, gain a recognised Level 2 qualification, and progress towards Level 3 study or creative industry opportunities.

Qualification Number: 601/3391/0Guided Learning Hours: 120Total Qualification Hours: 160Credit Value: 16

The qualification includes core and optional units and is assessed in English through portfolio evidence.

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Start an exciting career in Computing and Digital

The computing and digital sector is ideal for those who like to keep up-to-date with the latest technology, are creative thinkers and are passionate about working in an industry which is in high demand.

Students in the digital suite at Rotherham College

Web Designer

Average salary - £18,000 to £40,000*

Web Designers use their creative and technical skills to design new websites and redesign existing ones.

Day to day tasks:

Take a lead in maintaining and developing a website, attend meetings with clients to plan and develop website style and appearance, use content management systems (CMS), analyse statistics about who is using the website, write reports for managers, clients and partners, report technical problems to IT support staff.*

Working environments:

You could work in an office, from home or at a client’s business.*

*Information from nationalcareers.service.gov.uk

In-demand skills that commonly appear in job descriptions for roles within the computing sector include**:

Communication | Detail Oriented | Problem solving | Self-motivation | Management

**Information from EMSI 2025

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