12Feb
UndergraduateUniversity Centre Rotherham has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
About this Course: This course will focus on the key developments within the lens-based industries, from both an historical and technical perspective. You will engage in learning all aspects of current technology associated with both media and photography. The modules will allow you to work on self-generated and client-led briefs, which will challenge you to think creatively and consider the parameters of the set tasks. The course focuses on enabling you to gain work placements and find freelance opportunities whilst giving a realistic insight into the lens-based industries. During the course you will develop your photographic techniques in both traditional and digital practice and image manipulation as well as ideas that embody a range of media formats and skills to create a range of products. Modules Covered: Year 1 -Digital Foundations -Research Techniques -Historical Context Optional modules include: Single Camera Techniques, Multi Camera Techniques, Film Studies (Media pathway) Processes and Approaches to Traditional Photography, Processes and Approaches to Digital Photography, Digital Image Manipulation (Photography pathway) Year 2
- Professional Practice
- Negotiated Practice
- Specialist Practice Investigation
- Dissertation
- Freelance Practice in the Creative Industries
- Marketing and Branding for Lens-Based Practitioners
- Realisation and Development
- Planning and Developing an Exhibition
How to apply
29Jan
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:
- W6W6
- Institution code:
- R52
- Campus name:
- Rotherham College - Town Centre Campus
- Campus code:
- T
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 64 points
A level
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMP
Entry requirements •A minimum of three passes at A-Level or 12-unit Vocational A-Level or Extended Diploma (at Merit, Pass, Pass) or other equivalent qualifications, such as GNVQ/NVQ/other Level 3 vocational qualifications. You will need 64 UCAS points as a minimum entry requirement •GCSE (grades A–C), in Maths and English language •You will also be expected to provide a showreel/portfolio of work at interview 64 UCAS points, or relevant experience, both supported by a portfolio or showreel. 60 Level 3 credits from an appropriate Access to Higher Education qualification will be considered. A Higher National Certificate/ Higher National Diploma, Foundation Degree or equivalent-level qualification in an appropriate subject will be accepted for direct entry onto Level 5 or 6.
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £6900 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £6900 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £6900 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £6900 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
University Centre Rotherham
Eastwood Lane
Rotherham
S65 1EG