Photography
Entry requirements
48 tariff points to include at least 32 from A2 level qualifications
Overall pass with 45 credits at level 3 in an appropriate subject area
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE Maths and English at grade 4/C or above or equivalent level 2
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
In an appropriate subject
48 tariff points in appropriate subject area
UCAS Tariff
48 tariff points from a relevant level 3 qualification in an appropriate subject
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About this course
Our exciting and vibrant new FdA Photography programme, is built upon the years of existing good practice to be found in the Arts and Media Department at Cornwall College Camborne.
Photography is a popular, challenging and competitive subject. As such our new programme has been designed to ensure our graduates are tenacious, flexible and excited by the new opportunities that are available in photography and are fully aware of the niches that can be carved within the creative industries.
To ensure a dynamic student experience, as a FdA Photography student you will be located within the existing BA (Hons)/ FdA Art & Design Practice studio spaces, sharing a range of facilities including an HE Common Room. You will also enjoy your own subject specific teaching areas, including a photography studio and dark room facilities.
Smaller teaching groups are a positive element of the programme, ensuring you receive the expert attention that you need to become a successful photographer. However, the programme cohorts will be large enough for you to collaborate with fellow students and undertake group projects. Opportunities will exist to support you if your interest lies in photo-journalism or contemporary fashion, or if you wish to develop specialisms in the use of either digital or conventional photographic technology. Photography specific visits and trips will take part throughout the programme as part of the curriculum. Location photography shoots in Cornwall, in both countryside and coastal regions, will also form part of the programme.
Upon completion of the FdA Photography, subject to interview, you can choose to progress on to the BA (Hons) Art & Design Practice (top-up degree) programme at Cornwall College Camborne
**Possible Career options:**
Freelance Photographer
Photojournalist
Camera Operator
Re toucher
Fine Art Photographer
Picture Editor
Fashion Photographer
Stylist
Production Manager
Moving Image Editor
Studio Manager
Sports Photographer
Commercial Art Gallery Manager
Brand Ambassador/Sales Promotion Executives
Multimedia Specialist
Commercial Photographer
Community Arts Worker
Forensic Photographer
Advertising Art Director
Wildlife Natural History Photographer
Marketing Assistant
Web Editor
Cornwall College University Centre offers a unique and fulfilling university experience with small class sizes, allowing for personal attention from tutors and a strong sense of community among students. The wrap-around support provided ensures that students receive the necessary guidance and resources to excel in their studies, while studying alongside likeminded individuals who share their passion for vocational technical skills. Located in one of the most beautiful and natural parts of the country, students have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the stunning surroundings while developing practical skills that set them apart in the job market.
Modules
Year 1:- Personal and Employability Skills Development (20 Credits); Visual Language and Research (20 Credits); Materials and Process 1 (20 Credits); Materials and Process 2 (20 Credits); Ideas at Work (20 Credits); Extramural Project (20 Credits). Year 2:- Evaluation (20 Credits); Practice in Context (20 Credits); Consolidation (20 Credits); Professional Identity (30 Credits); Negotiated Project (30 Credits)
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Creative Arts and Media
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