Foundation Degree in Professional Photography with Video

Foundation degree

In Leicester

£ 1,310 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Foundation degree

  • Location

    Leicester

  • Duration

    30 Days

The FD in Photography + Video is equivalent to the first 2 years of a BA(Hons) degree and the "Photo Pathway" responds to the huge demand for still images in contemporary life whilst offering mutli-skilling in new media and video technologies.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Leicester (Leicestershire)
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St John Street, LE1 3WL

Start date

On request

About this course

You must be 18 years or older on 1st September 2010You should possess a portfolio of your creative work.GCSE English â€-C†or equivalent and a minimum of 80 UCAS points to include either:Art and Design FoundationRelevant Access to HE courseA â€-Level 3†(Nat Dip, NVQ) award in a related subjectAt least one A2 level in a related subjectOverseas students...

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Subjects

  • Professional Photography

Course programme

Course Team Leader: O'Leary, Paul

Course Level: Level 4

Course Type: Full Time

Curriculum Area Description: Creative Arts & Media

How to Apply: Interview
Entry Requirements: You must be 18 years or older on 1st September 2010
You should possess a portfolio of your creative work.
GCSE English â€-C†or equivalent and a minimum of 80 UCAS points to include either:
Art and Design Foundation
Relevant Access to HE course
A â€-Level 3†(Nat Dip, NVQ) award in a related subject
At least one A2 level in a related subject
Overseas students can send evidence of qualifications (IELTS 6), work experience, and portfolio electronically (or by post) to the Course Team Leader. Following receipt of this work an interview by phone will be conducted.
We welcome applications from students 21+ who do not match the standard entry requirements but who can demonstrate a commitment to studying at University level.

Study Hours: 15
Nº of Weeks:30

Additional Enrolment Info: Application made through UCAS (L36). Portfolio required at interview.

Additional Timetabling: You may be required to attend visits to industry and national exhibitions

Work Placement: Yes
Work Placement Attendence: Compulsary

Course Progression: The course is validated by DMU and a formal progression route onto the third year of the BA(Hons) Degree exists. You can apply to other Universities that run related 'top up' Degrees.

Careers Progression: Career progression includes;
Freelance photographer across a broad range of fields, portraiture, studio, wedding.
Photography assistant in a range of vocational fields. Photographic retail.

Course Description:
The FD in Photography + Video is equivalent to the first 2 years of a BA(Hons) degree and the "Photo Pathway" responds to the huge demand for still images in contemporary life whilst offering mutli-skilling in new media and video technologies.

Description Breakdown:
Core subjects cover historical and contemporary lens media practice through traditional study, negotiated projects and work experience. Specialist modules deliver training across the broad genres of editorial, fashion, studio and creative applications. Supporting modules explore video production, digital imaging and professional media practice. The course has a strong emphasis on testing the industrial abilities of our students. In previous years we've won various national competitions including the MTV and Fujifilm Student Photographer Awards. This year a 2nd year student has been shortlisted for The Times Young Photographer Of The Year.The Photography pathway runs alongside the video pathway for certain core units and you will have access to our industry standard photographic studios, darkrooms and equipment.

Assessment Description: Continuous

Nº Places Available: 18

Trips Residentials: A residential is organised once a year; previous destinations include; Madrid, Milan, Paris, Berlin and Barcelona. The guest lecturers include Paul M Smith, Richard Billingham, Chris Coekin, Joy Gregory, Thin-King Media and Clement Cooper.

Qualification: Foundation Degree

Tuition Fees: 1310
Material Fees: 0
Exams Fees: 0
Exam Registration: 0
Residential Fees: 0
Total Fees: 1310

Additional Costs: It is anticpated that you will spend in the region of between £300 and £500 and photography materials and equipment in Year1. The costs for year 2 are similar but are dependant on the nature of your final "external" exhibition.

Additional Costs Total: 300

Work Placement Freq: Block

Additional information

Career opportunities: Work Placement: Yes / Work Placement Attendence: Compulsary

Foundation Degree in Professional Photography with Video

£ 1,310 VAT inc.