This practical degree is affiliated with the Association of Photography and will teach you fundamental technical and studio skills, such as lighting, camera operation, dark room practice and location photography. Developed in consultation with photographers Christine Harding, Mark Taylor and Mike Baster, this degree is focused on commercial photography and ‘capturing a moment’. You will be passionate about the visual world and have strong communication skills, vital on any photo shoot. You will study topics such as composition and the history of photography as well as covering areas of photography including still life, portraiture, food and editorial to help you become a well-rounded photographer. Once you complete this course you may wish to gain further experience and seek employment as a photographer’s assistant. Or you may wish to set up your own business and work on a freelance basis. Some students choose to continue their studies and undertake a relevant Masters degree or PGCE qualification.

Year One: • Professional Practice • Visual Communication • Photographic Studio Practice • History and Theory of Photography • Core Digital Skills. Year Two: • Contemporary Contexts in Photography • Professional and Business Practice • Live Project • Photographic Narrative • Advanced Digital Skills. Year Three: • Specialist Practice Portfolio • Critical Research Project • Final Major Project • Professional Practise Presentation.

Students are taught through: • Lectures • Seminars • Critiques/tutorials • Practical activities • Specialist workshops • Work related learning • Guest speakers. Students are assessed through: • Portfolios • Presentations • Essays • Reports.

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: N23

Campus Name: Main Site

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The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

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

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Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

Test	Grade	AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic)	6.0

English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.

Student satisfaction : 91%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 0%

Go onto work and study: 0%

EU	9000.0	Year 1
England	9000.0	Year 1
Northern Ireland	9000.0	Year 1
Scotland	9000.0	Year 1
Wales	9000.0	Year 1

Additional Fee Information are not listed for this Course.

Rye Hill Campus
Scotswood Road
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE4 7SA