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Digital Arts (Photography) at University Centre Peterborough - UCAS

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Course summary

This photography course has an industry focus, exploring the contemporary aspects of digital photographic practices, providing a route into the digital and creative industries. In a digital environment taking images alone is no longer enough - this course will teach you how to make great images, but also how to use and apply these effectively within a digital world. The course is aimed at students who want to build an integrated approach to their practice. We will provide you with the skills and support to launch your career as a creative practitioner in one of the many occupations available in the creative and digital industries. On the course you will be create a range of photographic projects using industry standard equipment and software and explore digital and traditional ways of publishing your work. You will also be introduced to basic principles of graphic design and integrated practice. You will learn about the central debates and discourses that inform contemporary digital art and photography and understand the industry in which you will work. You will learn to critically appraise your own work and the work of others, in a constructive and productive way. Students on this course are also given full access to Adobe Suite for the duration of their studies. You will have the opportunity to do a 120 hour / three-week work placement with a design agency, media organisation or work on an industry commission. You will learn to work creatively, and problem solve in a group in ‘live’ projects and real-world briefs. Your undergraduate major project will enable you to showcase your talents and exhibit your work to the public and sector professionals. Throughout the course you will be supported in developing your professional profile and your entrepreneurial skills to ensure a smooth transition to professional employment. All students completing the course will have a portfolio of digital work in the form of a website show to prospective employers and you will have multiple opportunities on the course to develop your network of professional contacts.

Modules

YEAR 1 (LEVEL 4) Digital Asset Development (30 credits) Image in Context (30 credits) Critical Theory in Art and Design (15 credits) Approaches to Practice (30 credits) Introduction to the Creative Industries (15 credits) YEAR 2 (LEVEL 5) Expanding the Frame (30 credits) Critical Practices in Art and Design (15 credits) Collaborative & Collective Practice (15 credits) Integrated Advertising (30 credits) Professional Practice and Development (30 credits) - with 120 hour work placement YEAR 3 (LEVEL 6) Undergraduate Major Project (60 credits) Developing Ethical & Professional Skills (15 credits) Plus 45 credits of optional modules dependent on pathway - one option A module, one option B module A - Digital Visual Effects & Post-Production (30 credits) A - Enhanced Integrated Practice (30 credits) A - Commercial Photography (15 credits) A - Professional Futures(15 credits)

Assessment method

YEAR 1 (LEVEL 4) 100% Coursework YEAR 2 (LEVEL 5) 75% Coursework 25% Placement YEAR 3 (LEVEL6) 50% Coursework 50% Major Project Your final degree classification will be based on the average marks across all modules at Level 6 and Level 5 at a ratio of 2:1 respectively


How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
DARP
Institution code:
P56
Campus name:
University Centre Peterborough
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2
  • Year 3

International applicants

Unfortunately, UCP are currently not able to recruit International Students. We apologise for any inconvenience.

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements


English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6

Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

EU £8250 Year 1
England £8250 Year 1
Northern Ireland £8250 Year 1
Scotland £8250 Year 1
Wales £8250 Year 1
Channel Islands £8250 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

There may be additional costs for this course which are not covered by the tuition fee (e.g: Stationery, non-mandatory trips, and transport costs).
Digital Arts (Photography) at University Centre Peterborough - UCAS