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UndergraduateCourse summary
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.
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
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.
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
How to apply
This course is not accepting applications from students requiring a Student visa. For more information, please contact the course provider.
26Jan
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:
- N
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
Please email [email protected]
Additional entry requirements
Interview
You will be required to attend a course interview
Portfolio
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 5.5 | No less than 5.5 in reading, writing, speaking and listening. |
Unistats information
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Student satisfaction
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £6750 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £6750 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £6750 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £6750 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £6750 | Year 1 |
| International | £8450 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Please note: Tuition fees are published for the first year of entry only and may increase in subsequent years both for new and continuing students in line with an inflationary amount determined by the Office for Students.
*Fee information for European Union (EU) students: If your course starts on or after the 1st August 2021, you will no longer be eligible for financial support from Student Finance England unless you meet one of the following criteria:
you are able to benefit from the citizens’ rights agreements
you are an Irish national living in the UK or Republic of Ireland – benefits of Irish nationals under Common Travel Area guidance arrangement will continue
Provider information
New College, Swindon
New College Drive
Swindon
SN3 1AH