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NCTJ consults on photography training

The National Council for the Training of Journalists is consulting with the industry on the future of its photography qualifications and has begun revising its syllabuses to “modernise” its courses.

The NCTJ has created draft syllabuses for its preliminary and National Certificate of Education qualifications and is asking for the views of journalists, picture editors and lecturers on the future of photography training.

Steve Phillips, picture editor at the South Wales Evening Post, and a member of the NCTJ photography board, said: “The last decade has been a time of considerable change for press photographers and photo-journalists and the photography NCE has managed to adapt well to the industry’s needs. The digital age, however, moves on with increasing speed and it is vital that our qualifications reflect what is needed by the industry now and in the future.

“There has never been a more important time for quality training for those joining the industry and we must aim to supply employees who are adaptable and multi-skilled who can supply quality stills and video for their publications.”

For more information or to contribute to the consultation go to nctjphotography.blogspot.com.


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