Full Time Foundation Degree in Photography

Foundation Degree in Photography
Course Length: 2 Years
Site: West Durrington Campus
Attendance: Full time
Course Code: FHFPH1

The Course
UCAS code: W642
This Foundation Degree is for students who want to pursue a career in the varied and exciting world of Photography and who have set their sights on specialising in the creative aspects of Fashion, Advertising and Editorial work. The course aims to provide a broad base of skills and knowledge. It quickly develops from introductory ideas and processes in photography, design and IT, to subject specific specialisms that allow the student to define their own direction in year 2. Practical work is underpinned by cultural and supporting studies and professional business practice.

Course Content
Year 1

• Materials and Methods
• Creative and Design Processes
• Ideas Generation
• IT Design Processes
• Cultural and Supporting Studies

Year 2

• Design Studies
• Professional Practice Briefs
• Professional and Business Practice
• Final Major Project
• Cultural and Supporting Studies

Progression/Career Path
Upon successful completion of the course, students may progress to a one year top up BA (Hons) degree, employment or freelance work.

Entry Requirements
One of the following:

• 2 A Levels in appropriate subjects
• 1 A Level and 2 AS levels in appropriate subjects
• Successful completion of a National Diploma/Certificate or Foundation course in Art and Design/Media subjects or other as appropriate.

Portfolio of work required at interview.
Applicants with equivalent qualifications or industrial experience will also be considered.

Applications
Applications are to be made through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) quoting institution code: N41 and Institution code name: NBRK

Further Details
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