Art and Design (Photography)

Morley College London has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework.These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

What does this TEF outcome mean?

Course summary

The programme has been designed to provide a rich and diverse experience with strong emphasis on professional development and the creation of a strong portfolio. The interaction of technical theoretical and creative aspects of photography is central in the delivery of the HND programme, with the focus of keeping up to date with the rapidly evolving photography industry. This course will offer students a place to develop and find direction for their work, through in-depth and hands-on exploration of current techniques and trends in photographic practice. The learning takes place in our studio, in the darkroom, as well as online, and is further enriched by gallery visits. Students benefit from a variety of teaching styles by inspirational lecturers that have professional experience as photography practitioners. This is a programme for those who wish to develop a range of skills valued by employers, in order to enter the photographic profession. During the course you will build on your knowledge by studying six units. The broad variety of units will provide an abundance of opportunities to discover the area of photography you are particularly passionate about. You will explore practical aspects of photography and will acquire extensive skills in studio lighting, industry based digital postproduction, analogue photography and black and white darkroom printing, which will enable you to produce impactful photographic images. The theoretical units will provide a historical and cultural framework that will inform your understanding of photography in a wider context. The practical units will be delivered in Chelsea Centre, while part of the theoretical units, as well as tutorials, will be delivered online using Microsoft Teams. Teaching takes place in small groups through lectures, practical workshops and regular 1-1 tutorials.

Modules

Units are subject to change but would typically cover:

Professional Development

Contextual Studies

Individual Project (Pearson-set)

Techniques & Processes

Lighting for Photography

Photographic Practices

Darkroom Techniques

Studio Photography

Professional Practice

Applied Practice Collaborative Project

Advanced Photography Studies

Branding & Identity

Moving Image

- Material Selection & Specification

Assessment method

Progress towards achieving the learning outcomes will be reviewed regularly. At the end of each unit the work will be assessed and written constructive feedback will be provided with suggestion for future improvements. Throughout the course students will be greatly encouraged to work independently and entirely supported to achieve their full potential. At the end of the course students will have the opportunity to exhibit a body of their photographic work to promote themselves in their chosen pathway.

How to apply

25Jan

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.

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - 48 points

Mature students: if you do not meet the entry requirements as outlined above, we may still consider your application based on previous employment or previous study. We appreciate that mature students may have extensive relevant experience gained through paid or unpaid work, or through other types of professional training or sector-related opportunities and this experience may be used to support an application.

Additional entry requirements

Portfolio

You should have a digital portfolio of your own photographic work (16-20 images) that you will present/discuss during your interview

Interview

English language requirements

Test	Grade	Additional details
IELTS (Academic)	5.5	Students and prospective students require a minimum level of 5.5 IELTS (or equivalent) with no score lower than a 5 in listening and speaking and no score lower than a 5.5 in reading and writing.
PTE Academic	42	Pearson Test of English Academic

Students undertaking higher level education need to have a commensurate level of understanding of the English language so as to be able to achieve their qualification. In the case of applicants for whom English is a second language, the interviewer and Central Admissions Team must assure themselves of the applicant’s ability to function at IELTS English Level 5.5 (or equivalent). This is in line with the requirements of the awarding and validating bodies. Where applicants do not hold an IELTS qualification at 5.5 or equivalent, the Central Admissions will ask the applicant to sit an online test (BKSB) to check the suitability of the applicant’s English level prior to interview. Photographic identification will be required. Applicants who have recently completed (i.e. in the last 2 years) a formal programme of study in English at an appropriate level (such as a level 3 BTEC or ‘A’ level) prior to starting their Higher National are considered to be at a suitable level of English without requiring additional evidence..

Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England	£3235	Year 1
Northern Ireland	£3235	Year 1
Scotland	£3235	Year 1
Wales	£3235	Year 1

Additional fee information

There is a materials fee of £50.00, which covers the cost of essential materials. When visiting exhibitions, if there is an entry fee you will be expected to cover it. You will also need to anticipate the cost of film and darkroom paper, when experimenting with analogue photography and B&W printing. Regarding the exhibition, there will be additional printing and possibly framing costs, as well as gallery hire fees.