PHOTOGRAPHY (ART & DESIGN) UAL LEVEL 3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA
Course
In Hornchurch
Description
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Type
Course
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Level
Advanced
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Location
Hornchurch
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Duration
Flexible
This course is aimed at you if you have a keen interest in Photography and wish to pursue a career in one of the increasingly diverse areas of photographic practice. If you are creative, motivated and keen to develop your practical and critical skills, then this is the course for you.
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About this course
The course will enable you to progress onto the Extended Diploma and subsequently to HNC or degree courses or to enter the industry at assistant or junior level. You will have the skills and experience to be confident in the use of most photographic and digital processes, and will have a portfolio of photographic work that will support your application to any area that suits your talents and preference. You will be guided through the preparation of your portfolio and given advice on careers and opportunities for progression.
There is an assumption that Photography students have limited employment opportunities, but this is not the case.
The study of Photography opens up a wide range of opportunity within a range of creative industries, here are just some of the possibilities:
Studio Photographer; Photographer's assistant; Studio Manager; Picture Researcher; Picture Editor; Photojournalist; Fashion/Advertising Photographer; Social Photography; Digital Retoucher; Picture Library Manager/Assistant; Photography Agent.
Entry is by interview and portfolio inspection. You will be required to have gained at least 4 GCSEs (C grade or above) normally including English and at least one Art / Design subject. In exceptional circumstances, particularly for mature students, a relaxation of formal qualifications may be possible.
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Subjects
- Design
- Art design
- Art
- Digital Imaging
- Advertising
- Fashion
- Photojournalism
- Portraiture
- Documentary
- Landscape
- Darkroom
Course programme
Course Assessment Method
There are a range of assessment methods on the course. The majority of assessments are via practical assignments which are supported by research and technical workbooks. Other forms of assessments are via formal essays, formal presentations, classroom activities and group critiques.
Note: There are no written examinations on this course.
The course has 180 credits in total, all of which are compulsory. The units are concerned with the following subjects:
- Studio Practice
- Location Practice
- Darkroom Practice
- Computers in Art & Design
- Critical & Contextual Studies.
These subjects are delivered via thematic assignments such as Portraiture, Fashion, Advertising, Documentary, Photojournalism & Landscape.
PHOTOGRAPHY (ART & DESIGN) UAL LEVEL 3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA