Courses and Qualifications

I'm considering studying for a higher-level photography qualification. This is mostly for my own gratification but it would be nice if I got something recognised at the end of it. Full-time employment dictates that this needs to be a home-study course but I can take time off for course work.

What's out there? What's worth doing? Has anyone any experience of suggestions?

Thanks.

Try this link.
http://www10.employersguide.org.uk/search/EGT_courseSearch.jsp

If you are not aware of the LSC they are a government body who fund many of the colleges and private providers under mainstream provision or things like Train to Gain.

The link will allow you to find courses in your area and accredited providers.

Try putting in Photography and you'll get all sorts of options like
Photography
Art & Design
Film / Video / Television Production
Art
Graphics Software (Use)

Thanks for the link.

Have you considered night classes?

Several years ago I did three in succession, the first was a beginers course, I thought I didn't need to do it but they said I couldn't go straight onto the advanced course, It wasn't a waste of time though as I did learn something, that came from being made to study other photographers work.
The second was more to my liking with set assignments, the third was a Black and White course on developing and printing etc.

After the second course the Tutor told us we were qualified enough to skip the first year of a Degree at University, I did seriously consider doing it but finally decided that having letters behind my name would not make me a better photographer, I have later regretted the decision.

My advice is go for it.

Hi.

Work and parental commitments rule out night classes at the moment but also, the local colleges don't have anything very useful.

I'm considering a home study course.

Have you tried the Open University?

There's also ICS in the UK,

http://www.icslearn.co.uk/creative-skills-leisure-courses/photography/

They're basic courses, but you get a City &Guilds certificate out of it. I used ICS many years ago for a Motor Cycle Mechanics course, and they are pretty good. It was long before t'internet, so I can only assume that they're even better now.

Cheers

Liam