Overview
You'll gain a sound knowledge of the history of photography and of modern developments. There's a strong emphasis on practice, with varied and interesting assignments in photojournalism, documentary photography, fashion photography, commercial photography, fine art approaches and alternative photographic styles.
Potential Career Paths
As a professional photographer, possibly self-employed, you may choose to specialise in an area such as fashion, advertising, editorial, documentary, industrial, scientific or even forensic photography. Roles exist in creative businesses, publishers and photographic agencies, or in the education or public sector – these may include photography curator, photographic distributor, picture researcher or photographic studio assistant.
Programme Structure
What you will study
Course content will reinforce your practical potential through a sound knowledge of the history of photography and an awareness of contemporary developments in the medium. The contextual elements of the course also encourage you to think critically about photography and its impact on culture and society.How you will study
Teaching is delivered through a combination of workshops, lectures, tutorials and work based learning. You will usually develop your practical work individually, but will occasionally work in groups. Assessment is through regular coursework submissions.Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
- Part-time
- 36 months
- Flexible
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
Campus Location
- Merthyr Tydfil, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Film Studies View 1032 other preparation in Film Studies in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
Typical entry requirements:HNC, HND and Foundation Degrees – You would usually need a relevant BTEC level 3 profile of Merit/Pass or Pass/Pass/Pass; or DD at A level; or DE grades at A level plus C in Welsh Baccalaureate; or Access to HE where you have achieved a Pass Diploma with 45 level 3 credits (all Passes).Additionally, GCSE passes at grade C or above in three subjects to include Mathematics and English Language (or equivalent).
Work experience
If you do not meet the typical entry requirements criteria, your life and work experience will be taken into consideration. Combinations of the qualifications below are acceptable and other qualifications not listed may also be accepted, such as NVQ level 3, CACHE Diploma, NNEB, or OCN and OCR level 3.
Tuition Fees
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Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents3900 GBP / year≈ 3900 GBP / year
Funding
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