Photography with Foundation
University of Plymouth
UCAS Code: W649 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
University of Plymouth
UCAS Code: W649 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Entry requirements
32-48 points , minimum of 2 A Levels
Access to HE Diploma
From any subject
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
From any subjects
32-48 points from any subjects
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
From any subject
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
From any subject
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
From any subject
32-48 points, minimum of 2 A Levels
T Level
Pass overall with D or E on the core. Any subject may be considered.
UCAS Tariff
From a minimum of 2 A Levels
About this course
The foundation year provides students with non-standard entry points to progress onto BA (Hons) Photography. Allowing you to develop skills across a range of media and introduces creative best practice in preparation for the first year of the course. You'll have the opportunity to explore creative processes relevant to visual design, animation, illustration, print-making, fine art, and photography. Designed to encourage visual exploration and creative discovery within an engaging and vibrant studio setting. Upon successful completion of the foundation course, you will join the undergraduate BA (Hons) Photography course equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to successfully complete an undergraduate degree.
- **Experiment.** Have the freedom to experiment and develop your photography using our extensive analogue and digital facilities and resources.
- **Promote.** 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 paddle boarding on the Plymouth Sound in the evening, enjoy a varied and unique quality of life in the city and its coastal location.
- **Industry.** Learn from contemporary professionals to help shape your future via our Artist Talks programme.
- **Career**. 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
The Foundation pathway provides students with non-standard entry points to progress onto the BA (Hons) programme. The Foundation year allows you to develop skills across a range of media and introduces creative best practice in preparation for the first year of the undergraduate programme. During the Foundation year you will have the opportunity to explore creative processes relevant to visual design, animation, illustration, print-making, fine art, and photography. The course is designed to encourage visual exploration and creative discovery within an engaging and vibrant studio setting. Upon successful completion of the Foundation course, you will join the undergraduate BA (Hons) programme equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to successfully complete an undergraduate degree.
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
For up to date details, please refer to our website or contact the institution directly.
The Uni
University of Plymouth
School of Art, Design and Architecture
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