Course Summary

Are you looking to establish your photography skills, career and style? If so, this programme could kick-start your journey into the exciting and fast-paced world of photography. You will have access to our photography studio, digital post production facilities and will learn from experienced practicing lecturers. This course starts each September and is awarded by the University of Surrey. • Taught over two full days per week, the course gives you more flexibility in balancing work or family commitments • Recent gallery trips have included Paris Photo (Paris), Foam (Amsterdam), Bauhaus (Berlin) and Fotomuseum (Antwerp). • This degree could lead to careers in photography areas as diverse as advertising, editorial, fashion, fine art, PR and documentary filmmaking • Guest speakers have included documentary photographer Mark Neville, fine art photographer Claire Strand and editorial photographer Daniel Stier • During your photography degree, you will be working with small to large format cameras, studio lighting, digital post-production suites, Adobe software, traditional darkroom facilities and much more Photography is an ideal subject if you are interested in working on creative, expansive and challenging projects while developing your technical skills and creative style. You will have opportunities to exhibit your work, as well as time to produce an individual portfolio, to secure your place in the creative industries. At Farnborough, we provide instruction, demonstration, guidance and personal tuition in the practical application of photography. The programme incorporates commercially driven aspects of the photographic industry with an artistic and analytical approach. Included are technical seminars, workshops and demonstrations in practical application and theory. The core modules enable you to pursue specific pathways to suit your individual needs and aspirations. **WHO IS THE PROGRAMME FOR?** This course is perfect if you have an interest in photography and other creative areas, and would like to pursue further study to enhance your current qualifications or kick-start a new career path. You might currently be studying a Level 3, A Level, or Access to Higher Education course; be returning to education after a break, or wish to transfer from another higher education institution. It may also be possible for you to join this course in its second or third year following relevant qualifications and/or experience in the workplace. **WHAT WILL I STUDY?** The course consists of three years of study. The first year focuses on technical theory and practice as well as critical theory. The second year takes a more self-directed focus, allowing you to develop a specific style and approach. The third year sees the development of key skills and applications developed in previous two years with an aim to specialise and hone professional practices, culminating with a final exhibition and the production of your portfolio.

Course Details - Modules

Year 1 • Photographic Languages • Photographic Application • Photography: Key Debates • Academic Skills • Image Dissemination • Narrative Form and Function • Conceptual Image • Digital Image Techniques Year 2 • The Digital Platform • Strategies and Investigation • Fashion Interactions • Self-Devised Professional Brief • Cultural Impact • Industrial Placement • Advertising Year 3 • Research Methods • Final Major Project • Creative and Professional Futures • Contemporary Photography • Dissertation

Course Details – Assessment Method

A wide range of assessment methods are used in this programme, which have been chosen to suit the subject material being taught. The range of assessment methods used in this programme includes portfolio of practical work, production report, assessed coursework/assignments, formal assessment, formal examination, practical demonstrations, project reports and presentations. HOW WILL I BE TAUGHT? You will be taught through class-led technical and theoretical study. During each module you will produce a visual response to a set brief that is backed up with written research and evaluation. As the course progresses, greater emphasis is placed on you to build an independent visual language whilst at the same time placing a context to work produced. Being taught over two full days per week, the course also gives you more flexibility in balancing work or family commitments.

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: 7Q4B

Institution code: F66

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Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements


Applicants are asked to provide examples of current work in the form of a digital portfolio and will subsequently be asked to attend an informal interview.

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

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English language requirements

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Unistats information

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Fees and funding

England 8000.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 8000.0 Year 1
Scotland 8000.0 Year 1
Wales 8000.0 Year 1
Channel Islands 8000.0 Year 1
EU 8000.0 Year 1
International 9250.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

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Provider information

Boundary Road
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Farnborough
GU14 6SB

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