University of Plymouth
UCAS Code: W640 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Entry requirements
96-120 tariff points, including a minimum of 2 A Levels
Considered in combination
Pass a named Access to HE Diploma (e.g. Preferably Art & Design, Humanities or Combined), with at least 33 credits at Merit and/or Distinction.
Considered in combination
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
English and Mathematics accepted within as GCSE equivalent
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
English and Maths accepted within as GCSE equivalent
Considered in combination
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
In any subject
Considered in combination
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
In any subject
Considered in combination
96-120 tariff points, including two Advanced Highers English and Maths accepted within as GCSE equivalent
In combination with Advanced Highers
T Level
Pass (C and above)-M
Any subject is considered.
UCAS Tariff
Including a minimum of 2 A Levels
Considered in combination
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About this course
Make, use and analyse images, engaging directly with the world around you while exploring the medium’s endless potential. Develop a clear understanding of photography in its wider historical, cultural and professional context and be equipped with the skills to achieve and sustain your career ambitions in the creative industry. Our diverse teaching team, purpose-built environment and advanced facilities enable you to establish your unique style and personal visual language.
- **Experiment.** Have the freedom to develop your photography using our extensive analogue and digital facilities and resources.
- **Promote change.** Use your photography to raise awareness and promote change in response to global challenges and environmental issues.
- **Collaborate.** Work with creative businesses, charities and organisations to gain real-world experience.
- **Explore.** Experience international opportunities through European field trips and established connections for studying abroad.
- **Lifestyle.** From making images on Dartmoor National Park in the morning to paddleboarding on the Plymouth Sound in the evening, enjoy the varied and unique quality of life in the city and its coastal location.
- **Expert-led**. Learn from contemporary professionals to help shape your future via our Artist Talks programme.
- **Career ready.** Follow in the footsteps of our prize-winning and successful alumni and achieve a career in various fields of the industry: editorial, commercial, art direction, assisting, styling, curating, picture editing, teaching and arts practice.
Modules
Year 1: Experiment & Explore
Technical workshops and hands-on activities establish an understanding of professional working methods, including studio practice, analogue processes, digital workflow, bookmaking, and digital and traditional printing. Work with new people in new places in new ways. Whether it is making images on the Dartmoor field trip or working collectively on a brief directed by an industry professional, new opportunities will be available to you. Lectures and seminars contextualise your work through the study of contemporary and historical practices.
Year 2: Develop & Collaborate
Develop new ways of working and thinking about photography through the teaching of new technologies and methods of production and publication. Work across disciplines using one of the United Nations Sustainability Development Goals to engage with and promote awareness of global (environmental) concerns. Begin to consider your future and life after graduation by researching career opportunities and engaging in the Artist Talks programmes with established professionals.
Final year: Resolve & Exhibit
Research, produce and resolve a major body of work for publication and exhibition at the Summer Degree Show. Consolidate and refine career ambitions and life after graduation through talks and workshops from graduates and industry speakers. Contextualise and critically articulate your work in relation to various audiences and the opportunities these provide: editorial, commercial, fashion, fine art, post-grad study and research.
The modules shown for this course or programme are those being studied by current students, or expected new modules. Modules are subject to change depending on year of entry and up to date information can be found on our website.
Assessment methods
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The Uni
University of Plymouth
School of Art, Design and Architecture
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Cinematics and photography
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