NC Photography
The National Certificate (NC) Photography is designed to meet the needs of candidates who wish to develop a foundation of the photographic knowledge and skills required for progression to more advanced levels of study in photography.
It is also suitable for those who wish to prepare themselves for initial entry to employment within the photo-imaging sector.
Candidates will have opportunities to develop vocational and employability skills relevant for posts such as an assistant photographer, photographic lab technician or retail assistant.
Alternative assessment guidance 2021-22
For guidance on which approach suits your current circumstances please use the HNVQ assessment decision tree.
Qualification structure
NC Photography at SCQF Level 6 (1.03 MB)
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Resources
These videos have been created to help support teachers, lecturers and candidates with their understanding of basic camera concepts. More videos will be added to this list over the coming months and we will notify centres when new videos have been published.
- Photography basics: Lenses
- Photography Basics: an Overview of Focus
- Photography Basics: Exposure
- Photography Basics: Shutter speed
- Photography Basics: Aperture
- Photography Basics: ISO
- Photography Basics: Outdoor Portrait
- Photography Basics: Studio Still Life
- Photography Basics: White Balance
- Photography Basics: Composition
- Photography Basics: Properties of light
- Photography Basics: Image Quality
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Qualification structure
NC Photography at SCQF Level 6 (1.03 MB)
Resources
These videos have been created to help support teachers, lecturers and candidates with their understanding of basic camera concepts. More videos will be added to this list over the coming months and we will notify centres when new videos have been published