This course prepares students for a career in the photographic industry. Apart from studying traditional black and white film development and processing in a darkroom, students also learn about digital photography and image manipulation using sophisticated computer software. The first year of study concentrates on the development of photographic techniques and studio practice. Subjects covered include studio lighting, photographic techniques and studio practice. In the second year, students learn about visual language and how to interpret photographic images. There are practitioner visits, live projects and exhibition set-ups, and students can display their work in a final exhibition staged in Swindon.
Course Details - Modules
Year 1:•Professional Development•Contextual Studies•Techniques and Processes•Lighting for Photography•Photographic Practice•Darkroom Techniques•Communication in Art&Design
Year 2:•Professional Practice•Applied Practice•Advanced Photography Studies•Advanced Art Practice•Creative Entrepreneurship
Course Details – Assessment Method
Assessment methods involve formative and summative strategies leading to a positive learning methodology with written feedback on all assessed work. Students are continuously assessed and there is regular feedback on the development of photographic style and production techniques. Structured tutorial sessions are also timetabled.
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:
046W
Institution code:
N34
Campus Name:
North Star Campus
Campus code:
Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Year 2
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
HNC or equivalent 120 credit qualification. Assessment will be required along with course transcript.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
Pass
Please email HEAdmissions@swindon.ac.uk
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Minimum Qualification Requirements
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
Test
Grade
AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic)
5.5
No less than 5.5 in reading, writing, speaking and listening.
English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.
Unistats information
Student satisfaction :
0%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
0%
Go onto work and study:
0%
Fees and funding
England
6750.0
Year 1
Northern Ireland
6750.0
Year 1
Scotland
6750.0
Year 1
Wales
6750.0
Year 1
International
8450.0
Year 1
Additional Fee Information
Additional Fee Information are not listed for this Course.
Provider information
New College Drive
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Swindon
SN3 1AH
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