The Foundation Degree in Photography with Video qualification is equivalent to the first two years of a BA (Hons) degree. The photography pathway responds to the huge demand for still images in contemporary life while offering skills in new media and video technologies. This course gives you the opportunity to further develop and explore your abilities in photographic and video practice. Your skills will be developed through practical assignments that are linked to current industrial and commercial practice and you will have access to our industry standard photographic studios, darkrooms and equipment. You will also produce a portfolio of work that demonstrates your creativity in contemporary imaging technology. The course has a strong emphasis on testing the industrial abilities of students. In previous years we have won various national competitions including the MTV, Fujifilm and Ilford Harman Student Photographer Awards. We've also had students shortlisted for The Times Young Photographer of the Year and the Association Of Photography awards. Reasons to study FD Photography with Video at Leicester College: • Closely linked to current industrial and commercial practice • Develops multi-disciplinary skills enhancing graduate employability and 21st Century skills. • Enhances the skills and knowledge of practicing photographers and video makers • As a graduate you will be eligible to formally progress onto the third year of the DMU BA (Hons) Photography and Video or the DMU BA (Hons) Creative Industries.

Core subjects cover historical and contemporary lens media practice through traditional study, negotiated projects and work experience. Specialist modules deliver training across the broad genres of editorial, fashion, studio and creative applications. Supporting modules explore video production, digital imaging and professional media practice. Year 1 Modules • Histories of Lens-Based Media • Personal Development • Professional Imaging Industries • Creative Applications • Photographic Techniques 1 • Computers in Photography • Introduction to Video Year 2 Modules • Contemporary Contexts: Lens Media • Work Experience • Negotiated Study • Photographic Techniques 2 • Photography in the Digital Environment • Advanced Video

All modules contain practical assessments. Learning starts through formative tasks and culminates in graded summative assignments. There are no external assessments or examinations on this Foundation Degree. All assessment is moderated before grades are released.

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

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.

Course code: W640

Institution code: L36

Campus Name: St Margaret’s Campus

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The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

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

A minimum IELTS score of 5.5 is required for non-English speakers

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England	6165.0	Year 1
Scotland	6165.0	Year 1
Wales	6165.0	Year 1
Northern Ireland	6165.0	Year 1
EU	10700.0	Year 1
International	10700.0	Year 1

You may spend up to £500 on photo materials and equipment in year one. Year two is similar but costs are dependent on the scale of your final external exhibition. You will need at least one digital SLR body, compact flash/SD cards, flash unit and range of lenses (desirable). Applicants from the EU or an EEA country (Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein) who start / started living in the UK on or before 31 December 2020 will need to demonstrate they have received ‘EU Settled Status’ or ‘EU Pre-settled Status’ to be able to study with us and be eligible to pay the Home tuition fee as indicated. EU/EEA applicants coming to the UK on or after 1 January 2021, and all other international (non-EU/EEA) applicants should contact the International Office directly (international@leicestercollege.ac.uk) to discuss your application options on the basis of your likely visa status. International applications will be considered on an individual case by case basis. More information for international applicants is available at: https://leicestercollege.ac.uk/study/international/

Freemen's Park Campus
Aylestone Road
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Leicester
LE2 7LW