Sheffield photojournalism course to continue with former student at helm
Course was in danger of closing but will continue after sufficient demand and the appointment of Robert Rathbone as lecturer
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The photojournalism and press photography course at Sheffield's Norton College will return in November following the appointment of a former student as its new leader.
The lecturing position will be filled by photographer and British Press Awards winner Robert Rathbone, the college announced today.
Rathbone is also a photographic board member for the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ), which accredits the course.
"I am absolutely delighted," he said in a release from the college. "I can't wait to get started at Norton College." Journalism.co.uk previously reported that the course was in danger following the closure of its part-time version, which had to be shut down due to a lack of demand.
There were only 13 applications for the full-time course in 2009/10, leaving the college considering its options for the future.
But Andrew Cropley, principal of Norton College, announced in August that there had been "sufficient" demand for a new course which will begin in November as long as a suitable tutor could be found.
Today he added that the college was "glad" to be able to continue to offer the course following Rathbone's appointment.
Former course leader Paul Delmar, who left the course earlier this year, is also quoted in the college release saying he is pleased with the appointment.
"Robert is a former student with strong credentials. He's won awards, set up a successful business, guest lectured at the college and understands the skills that the NCTJ and industry require. I wish him well."
The course starts on Tuesday 9 November and places are still available. Following the college's review of the course, students wanting a place now have to pay the entire fee of £3,600.
