Photography
UCAS Code: W640
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
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GCSE/National 4/National 5
Grade C(4) in Maths and English Language.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Scottish Advanced Higher
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About this course
This practical degree is affiliated with the Association of Photography and will teach you fundamental technical and studio skills, such as lighting, camera operation, dark room practice and location photography. Developed in consultation with photographers Christine Harding, Mark Taylor and Mike Baster, this degree is focused on commercial photography and ‘capturing a moment’. You will be passionate about the visual world and have strong communication skills, vital on any photo shoot. You will study topics such as composition and the history of photography as well as covering areas of photography including still life, portraiture, food and editorial to help you become a well-rounded photographer. Once you complete this course you may wish to gain further experience and seek employment as a photographer’s assistant. Or you may wish to set up your own business and work on a freelance basis. Some students choose to continue their studies and undertake a relevant Masters degree or PGCE qualification.
Modules
Year One: Core Digital Skills, History and Theory of Photography, Location Practice, Photographic Studio Practice, Professional Practice, Visual Communication. Year Two: Advanced Digital Skills, Contemporary Contexts in Photography, Live Project, Photographic Narrative, Professional and Business Practice. Year Three: Critical Research Project, Final Major Project Proposal, Final Major Project, Specialist Practice Portfolio
Assessment methods
This programme will draw on numerous teaching and learning strategies appropriate to your needs, for example lectures, seminars, workshops, e-learning, field trips, guest speakers from industry and work-based/ related learning. These strategies have been developed to ensure that you experience a range of methods which are also applicable to your mode of attendance and the modules being studied. Teaching strategies that will be used through the programme include studio practice, seminar, lecture, specialist workshops, guest speakers, independent research, critique/tutorial. Assessment is through written and practical assignments, presentations, peer work and independent study
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Newcastle College University Centre
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