Photography
Wrexham University
UCAS Code: W990 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Wrexham University
UCAS Code: W990 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
Accepted alongside A-Levels as part of overall 80-112 UCAS Tariff requirement.
80-112 UCAS Tariff points
80-112 UCAS Tariff points
Accepted as part of overall 80-112 UCAS Tariff requirement.
80-112 UCAS Tariff points from International Baccalaureate Certificates
80-112 UCAS Tariff points
Accepted alongside Irish Leaving Certificate Higher Level as part of overall 80-112 UCAS Tariff requirement.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
80-112 UCAS Tariff points
80-112 UCAS Tariff points
UCAS Tariff
Accepted as part of overall 80-112 UCAS Tariff point requirement.
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About this course
Why Choose This Course?
Our innovative, multi-genre BA (Hons) Photography course offers a degree that blends creativity, technical excellence and professionalism.
You will:
Benefit from our newly installed specialist infinity studio space and equipment, allowing you to experience industry-standard practices
Exhibit work at professional on-campus galleries and festivals
Gain free access and advanced tuition in all Adobe Creative Cloud software
Engage in national and international competitions and commissions, allowing you to gain live brief experience
Have access to music events and festivals, allowing you to gain experience of live photography
Gain versatile transferable skills applicable across the creative sector
Have networking opportunities via our strong industry connections
Learn from an experienced teaching team with a background in creative industries
Key Course Features:
The course offers creative entrepreneurship, professional practice and marketing modules, allowing you to develop entrepreneurship and business skills.
Gain practical experience of industry-standard crafts, technologies and new environments throughout the course
Work with professional models and actors
Develop a traditional and alternative professional portfolio
The course offers publishing experience – traditional self-publishing, E-publishing and web and social media development
Modules
YEAR 1 (LEVEL 4)
Year 1 provides introductory skills in design and critical analysis will be developed. There will be an emphasis on creative problem-solving and basic research methodologies.
MODULES
Creative Lens & Light-Based Media
Contemporary Themes
Time as Visual Language
Introduction to Industry
YEAR 2 (LEVEL 5)
Level 5 will focus on advancement in research skills and design methodologies. You will focus on synthesising theory and practice, with an emphasis on emerging trends.
MODULES
Creative Futures Making a Living
Specialist Study
Print & Production
Visual Language & Culture Contexts
YEAR 3 (LEVEL 6)
During level 6, high-level research skills, critical thinking, and professional practice will be the focus. There will be independent projects and your collaborative work will demonstrate advanced understanding and application.
MODULES
Practice As Research
Presenting Practice to Audience
The information listed in this section is an overview of the academic content of the programme that will take the form of either core or option modules. Modules are designated as core or option in accordance with professional body requirements and internal academic framework review, so may be subject to change.
Assessment methods
Teaching and Assessment
You will learn via a blend of lectures, contextual workshops, seminars and practical / technical workshops in the studio environment and on location.
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The Uni
Wrexham (Main Campus)
School of the Creative Arts
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