Blackburn College
UCAS Code: W646 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
About this course
Here at the University Centre Blackburn College, our aim is to help you to achieve your goals and progress to a successful career as a photography and moving image content creator. We offer a degree that delivers you relevant, industry standard, practical skills as well as the theoretical and creative skills that will open the door to a world of opportunities.
Dedicated and Enthusiastic Staff: At the University Centre, we take pride in our dedicated, enthusiastic, and friendly staff. Our course benefits from a team of tutors who are internationally renowned practitioners and educators with extensive experience across multiple genres of professional photography and image content creation. They bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the classroom. Learn from the best and be inspired by their passion for the craft.
Expertise Across Multiple Disciplines: Our dedicated team are experts in various areas of photography and moving image creation, including:
• studio practice
• advertising
• commercial (including e-commerce)
• editorial
• documentary
• fashion
• industrial
This breadth of expertise ensures that you receive a comprehensive education that prepares you for diverse creative opportunities.
Professional Standards and Employability: Our course offers you the opportunity to work to the highest of current, professional standards. By immersing yourself in our curriculum, you'll acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in the industry. This focus on professional standards not only boosts your employability but also opens doors to exciting career progression.
Modules
During the course of the programme you will study a range of subjects directly associated with photography and moving image. Alongside all the modules you will develop your academic skills that will help you progress smoothly.
All students take a total of 120 credits per level and you will study the following modules:
Level 4 Modules (all modules are mandatory) include:
- Contextual Studies (Photography and Moving Image)
- Creative Process
- Location and Studio Practice
- Photography and Moving Image
- Professional Practice 1
Level 5 Modules (all modules are mandatory) include:
- Critical Studies (Photography and Moving Image)
- Creative Process 2
- Professional Practice 2
- Photographic Practice
- Moving Image Practice
Level 6 Modules (all modules are mandatory) include:
- Dissertation
- External Engagement
- Extensive Personal Practice and Exhibition
- Professional Practice 3
Assessment methods
Assessment will be undertaken through a range of established methodologies at various stages throughout your learning experience.
Examples of assessment activity includes:
Essays, Seminars, Projects and Portfolios, Dissertation, Reflective/Summative Reports, Group presentations, Peer assessment, Group assessment.
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