Full time BA Photography Top Up Degree

BA Photography Top Up Degree
Flexible and creative use of photographic skills and knowledge requires appreciation of the power of the photographic image as a means of communication and of the need for informed application of images and text if the appropriate message is to be conveyed. Thus specific photographic and design skills and knowledge developed on the BA (Hons) Degree in Photography programme are complemented by modules that develop a critical appreciation of images and the contexts in which they convey meaning. College attendance is in the afternoon and evening, a feature designed to enable students to maintain a sustainable level of part-time employment and facilitate daytime practical photography opportunities.

Course Content:
The programme features the following subjects:

Advanced professional practice

Modernism

& post-modernism

Photographic art

Critical theory

& contemporary issues

Dissertation

Major project

The programme is intended to support the application of photographic techniques successfully and purposefully in the production of creative imagery to a specific commission/assignment. It is structured so that there is continual development in the main subject areas.

How will I learn?
On-site class delivery

Vocational Relevance:
Modules of the BA (Hons) Degree in Photography programme focus on developing a creative and flexible approach to the utilisation of skills and knowledge, on fostering initiative, reflexivity and independence as well as the importance of effective teamwork. The emphasis will be on developing the kind of dynamic, multi-skilled and highly motivated self-starter capable of embracing and not just surviving the challenges of the photographic, media and creative industries in the 21st century.

Work Experience / Practical Experience:
Work experience, although not an integral part of the programme, is encouraged and students will be assisted, where possible, to find relevant work experience opportunities.

UCAS points:
Credit points: 120

Attendance Requirements:
Three days per week Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 12.30pm 7.00pm

Entry Requirements:
Applicants should have:

• 240 credit points, 120 credits at merit or distinction level, achieved on a Foundation Degree or HND programme in Photography or related
/relevant discipline
• All applicants will be subject to inspection of a portfolio of photography work
• Mature applicants (those over 25 years of age at the start of the programme) without the specified formal requirements are welcome to apply and will be considered individually on the basis of equivalent qualifications and a portfolio of work

Accreditation of Prior Learning / Experience:
Mature applicants (those over 25 years of age at the start of the programme) without the specified formal requirements will be considered individually on the basis of equivalent qualifications and a portfolio of work.

Entry Process:
All applicants will be invited to an interview with the programme leader.

Assessment:
Students work is assessed by assignment on a continuous basis throughout the programme.

Progression Routes:
Post-graduate study in photography or related subject

Career Options:
The BA (Hons) Degree in Photography programme aims to develop a firm foundation of skills, knowledge and creative approaches required both for success in employment and for progression on to post-graduate study in the areas of photography, multi-media and digital imaging.

Fees

Year : Description : Under 19 : Over 19 & on benefits : Over 19 : Overseas
09/10 : Tuition : £1,900.00 : £1,900.00 : £1,900.00
09/10 : Material : £0.00 : £0.00 : £0.00 : £0.00
09/10 : Exams : £0.00 : £0.00 : £0.00 : £0.00
09/10 : Trips : £0.00 : £0.00 : £0.00 : £0.00
09/10 : Kit : £0.00 : £0.00 : £0.00 : £0.00
Fees subject to change please enquire on application. For courses lasting more than one year, please note that the fees given above are for the first year only. Similar fees will be due for each subsequent year of the course and will be subject to an inflationary increase on the first year fees.

Sessions

Year : Full or Part-time : Level : Start date : End date : Day : Start time : End time
09/10 : FT : Higher Education : 21/9/2009 : 2/7/2010 : : N/A : N/A