Studying on the BA (Hons) Commercial Photography will prepare you for a successful career in fashion, editorial, beauty, advertising, architectural photography, fashion film (moving image) and post-production or set and run photography studios and even set up a magazine (we have successful alumni doing all of this and more!).
You will learn outstanding and innovative advance image production skills with expert workshops and tuition. Contextual studies, professional practice (Mental Wealth) and entrepreneurial skills will be supporting your development and readiness for industry 4.0.
Interdisciplinary collaborations with students from Design Interaction, Graphic Design, Illustration and Animation or with our award-winning fashion students, architecture or urban dance students will allow you to exchange skills, technical support and subject expertise across disciplines. Collaborative and interdisciplinary practice is what we do well and we have many examples of outstanding student projects commended by our industry contacts.
You will be encouraged to experiment and develop emerging technology such as AR/VR and e.g. 3D technologies designed to give you edge in the competitive job market. We see these as future skills for fourth industrial age (4iR) in commercial photography.
Course Details - Modules
Foundation year
• Professional Life (Mental Wealth)
• Art & Design Workshops, Processes & Skills
• Art & Design Studio Practice Practise & Portfolio
• Art & Design Specialist Workshops, Processes & Skills
• Art & Design Specialist Studio Practice & Portfolio
• Art & Design Contextual Studies
Year 1
• Contextual Studies 1 (Core)
• Practice 1 (Core)
• Experimentation and Application (Core)
• Experimentation and Application 1B (Core)
• Research into Practice 1 (Core)
• Professional Life 1 (Mental Wealth) (Core)
Year 2
• Contextual Studies 2 (Core)
• Practice 2 (Core)
• Advanced Experimentation and Applications (Core)
• Advanced Practice (Core)
• Research into Practice 2 (Core)
• Professional Life 2 (Mental Wealth) (Core
Year 3
• Practice 3 (Core)
• Research into Practice 3 – Commercial Photography (Core)
• Independent Major Project Part A (Core)
• Independent Major Project Part B (Core)
• Professional Life 3 (Mental Wealth) (Core)
Course Details – Assessment Method
We’ll assess you through a combination of coursework and exams. Coursework will include presentations, exhibitions, pin-ups and critiques. Furthermore you'll also be assessed through learning, research journals, online portfolios and degree shows. You’ll always receive detailed feedback outlining your strengths and how you can improve.
Students with disabilities and/or particular learning needs should discuss assessments with the Course Leader to ensure they are able to fully engage with all assessment within the course.
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:
W645
Institution code:
E28
Campus Name:
Docklands Campus
Campus code:
Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Foundation
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
64 UCAS points
For detailed information on entry requirements for our courses, please see the individual course pages. We consider a range of UK and worldwide qualifications at the appropriate level and also take relevant work experience into account when considering an application. Many courses have a Foundation Year option for those students whose qualifications do not meet the BA or BSc entry requirements.
Applicants should have, or be working towards, grade C in GCSE English and Mathematics (or equivalent Level 2 qualification such as Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Mathematics or Key Skills Level 2 in Application of Number and Communication)
Entry requirements are intended only as a guide for applicants. They are not a guarantee of an offer, nor of the conditions that may apply. When making a decision on your academic suitability, we will make an assessment of you as an individual and will use information other than qualifications; which may include predicted grades, performance at Level 2, relevant work experience, previous study at degree level, personal statement, references and any portfolio, written test or interview, to make our decision.
If you have any questions, please contact a member of our Applicant Relations Team from Monday to Friday (9am–5pm) on +44 (0) 20 8223 3333 or email study@uel.ac.uk
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
Test
Grade
AdditionalDetails
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
EU
13500.0
Year 1
England
9250.0
Year 1
Northern Ireland
9250.0
Year 1
Scotland
9250.0
Year 1
Wales
9250.0
Year 1
Channel Islands
9250.0
Year 1
International
13500.0
Year 1
Additional Fee Information
Additional Fee Information are not listed for this Course.
Provider information
Docklands Campus
4-6 University Way
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Newham
E16 2RD
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