The importance of art in education

Wednesday 16 December 2015

STEM subjects are often heralded as the core subjects of the British education system to help us compete effectively in the global economy. However, in a rapidly transforming digital world, cultural awareness combined with technological understanding have become more important than ever before; changing the way in which we work and express ourselves.

With this in mind, NCFE offers a number of qualifications across the arts sector including:

NCFE Level 3 Certificate in Photography (601/0376/0)

  • Review date: 31/12/17.
  • GLH: 165 – 175.
  • We also have a diploma which is a larger qualification. This is also not due to end until 31/12/2017.
  • The qualification is funded via the EFA but not the SFA. The diploma is funded by the SFA.
  • This qualification carries UCAS points.
  • Purpose statement.

NCFE Level 3 Diploma in Photography (601/0377/2)

  • Review date: 31/12/17.
  • GLH: 450 – 495.
  • The qualification is funded via the EFA AND SFA.
  • We also have a certificate which is a smaller qualification. This is also not due to end until 31/12/2017.
  • This qualification carries UCAS points.
  • Purpose statement.

The great news is that the Royal Photographic Society (RPS) has endorsed these qualifications. The NCFE Level 3 Diploma in Photography is a recognised exemption for the Licentiateship of the Royal Photographic Society (LRPS). The RPS Distinctions are recognised as the most prestigious in the photographic world.

There are 3 levels of attainment; Licentiateship, followed by the Associateship, and then the Fellowship. The standard for the Licentiateship is demanding, but achievable for the vast majority of dedicated photographers. Application is through the direct submission of images or alternatively through our exemption route and the successful completion of the NCFE Level 3 Diploma in Photography. The Licentiateship is open to all members of The Royal Photographic Society.

NCFE Level 1 Certificate in Animation (601/0268/8)

  • Review date: 31/12/2017.
  • GLH: 122.
  • This qualification is funded via the EFA.
  • We also have a Level 2 Certificate.in Animation.