Photography - Advanced
This one-year full time course will equip the learner with the vocational skills and knowledge they developed in the level 5 programme and progress to a higher standard of technical ability and conceptual thinking. Students will explore various photographic categories like Portraiture, Still Life Photography, Fine Art Photography, along with Advertising Photography and Personal and Professional Development. Students will have the opportunity to work with large format cameras and explore darkroom practices.
| Award Name | Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 6 NFQ |
Duration
38 Weeks
Entry Requirements
Education: NFQ Level 5 in a relevant discipline when accessing a Level 6 programme. CERFL proficiency at B2 for access to Level 6 courses for those whose first language is not English Mature learner entry requirements available via the local ETB pathway Additional requirements may apply to non-EU/EEA Applicants and may be subject to full international fees (Please refer to Information for International Learners) *Each provider may have additional requirements, not outlined above.
Aptitude: Learner Aptitude Applicants must have a motivation to learn, an interest in the subject and the ability to acquire the knowledge, skills and competencies set out in the course. Applicants must have a motivation to learn, an interest in the subject and the ability to acquire the knowledge, skills and competencies set out in the course. Applicants must have a motivation to learn, an interest in the subject and the ability to acquire the knowledge, skills and competencies set out in the course.
Previous Experience: Applicants must be able to demonstrate a broad range of knowledge, skills and compentencies relevant to the course and be able to exercise initiative and independence when carrying out course activities.
Careers / Further progression
Holders of this qualification may take up places in third level colleges and Institutes of Technologies such as; TUS, DIT and IADT.
Technological Universities, Universities and other Colleges around the country and further afield may be offering opportunities for further studies in Lens Based Art. Please check with the individual Admissions Offices of any institution you are interested in attending or learn more about the Higher Education Links Scheme.
Further information
Start Date: 07/09/2026 End Date: 28/05/2027
Course Fees: €100
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(QQI Award Code 6M3732)
This one-year full time course will equip the learner with the vocational skills and knowledge they developed in the level 5 programme and progress to a higher standard of technical ability and conceptual thinking. Students will explore various photographic categories like Portraiture, Still Life Photography, Fine Art Photography, along with Advertising Photography and Personal and Professional Development. Students will have the opportunity to work with large format cameras and explore darkroom practices. Students will continue using a wide range of still and video capturing tools including traditional film cameras, professional digital cameras and drones. A greater emphasis is placed on creative thinking and a conceptual approach to photography in this advanced course. There is a demand for participants to be able to work both self-directed and as a team member throughout the course. It is the combination of technical skill and creative, artistic photography that is fundamental to the learning outcomes of this programme. Our graduates will be skilled in meeting the changing demands of the
increasingly complex photographic industry.
Past learners are engaged in a variety of employments – working as professional photographers or are self-employed/freelance. Others have set up their own studios.
On successful completion of this course learners will be awarded a 120 credit QQI level 6 Major Award in Photography
Learning Outcomes
- To facilitate the learner to explore Photography with a view to re-skilling/up-skilling and exploring concepts and subject areas that may interest the learner in future programmes or employment
- To provide a programme of learning that is vocationally specific in nature and flexible in structure so that the learner has the maximum opportunity to improve his/her specialised academic and vocational literacy, numerical, ICT and planning skills while participating in the programme
- To enhance the learner’s confidence in his/her ability and to build on his/herskills to reach his/herfull potential
- To facilitate the learner to develop his/herinterpersonal, team working, learning to learn, time keeping and time management skills,as appropriate,so that the learner is enabled to take responsibility for his/her own learning and to support progression including future participation in education and employment
- To provide the learner with vocationally specific knowledge, skill and competence at this level, thus affording the learner the opportunity to progress to programmes leading to awards at level 7 or above
- To facilitate the learner to develop analytical, reflection and evaluationskills as appropriate to a vocational setting
Personal And Professional Development Personal & Professional Development (6N1949) QQI
Leadership Leadership (6N2191) QQI
Portrait Photography Portrait Photography (6N3694) QQI
Digital Photography Digital Photography (6N3589) QQI
Fine Art Photography Fine Art Photography (6N3449) QQI
Advertising Photography Advertising Photography (6N3726) QQI
Digital Imaging Digital Imaging (6N3727) QQI
Still Life Photography Still Life Photography (6N3729) QQI
Development of Key Skills
Building on Key Skills
6M3732 - Photography.
Award: QQI Level 6 Photography 6M3732.
The Photography Department continues to have success with learners shortlisted every year for the National Learner Media Awards (sMedias) and in some categories have won the top awards which has enabled them to pursue business opportunities in their chosen area.
Phone: 061578100 1800707077
Email: cfet.admissions@lcetb.ie