where do i go from here?

mastertrinity

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hey peeps im in a bit of a dilemma.

i need 4 GCSE's grade A*-C to get onto my BTEC photography course at college. now i am still at high school and am panicing because i need to fulfill them GCSE's in order to get to college and realised that really it is down to portfolio in the professional world but i still would like to go to college and at least learn something.

now my question is, even though i am quite confident of getting the grades required, is there another way of getting photographic qualifications that i could show to potential employers if i dont get my required GCSE's?
 
I did photography jobs for 10 years then got the bit of paper later..... Tricky one. As its different for everyone.
I did a HND in 1 year as ~I was working and did all my portfolio work from the lab I worked at. Skipped first year as they could tell that I already knew the history of and basics of Photography.

Depends on what you want to do working for someomne else?

It can be a case of being in the right place at the right time or who you know.........
 
i always think that the bit of paper is sort of a last resort for employers when they cant decide on who's portfolio is better. i have luckily found a certificate in photography level 1 that requires not qualifications and if i was to succeed i could level 2 and if that succeed then i could do level three that would allow me onto HND, so in other words there is another way around it, amazing!
 
mastertrinity said:
i always think that the bit of paper is sort of a last resort for employers when they cant decide on who's portfolio is better. i have luckily found a certificate in photography level 1 that requires not qualifications and if i was to succeed i could level 2 and if that succeed then i could do level three that would allow me onto HND, so in other words there is another way around it, amazing!
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Or the employer might look at proof of education first and portfolio second;) You seem confident of passing the GCSE's so go for it and get it done:lol: Seems easier than having to do three certificates and then the HNC.
Good Luck:thumbs:
 
do the best that you can in GCSE's, but I honestly wouldn't worry too much. Colleges can be really flexible, if you could show a genuine interest to them they might take you on if there's spare places anyway. photography jobs are all word of mouth anyway.
 
Generally most employers only even look at A*-C grades in gcse as it is and alot require english and maths as a basis so i wouldnt worry to much, keep working on a portfolio alongside the courses as well as trying to get some experience here and there
 
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