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Foundation Degree in Photography (University of Kent)
Course Code: 3373
Duration : 2 yearsThis course encourages an individual approach to photography, helping you to expand your digital and non-digital practices. The programme covers the historical, technical and professional aspects of photography through project work and lectures.
You will learn about the industry and experience the professional environment through work-based placements, enabling you to start building a portfolio. You will have two days tutor contact with the expectation that you will undertake a further two days of independent study.
Subjects studied include:
- Contextual and Professional Studies- Environment and the Photographic Image
- Photographic Genres
- Portraiture, Identity and Culture
- Critical and Reflective Photographic Practice
- Photography and Visual Communication
- Work-based Placement
- Independent Final Project
Assessment is continuous throughout the programme and assignment work is presented at group critique. Written work and workbook development is assessed separately.
Entry Requirements:
You need a relevant Level 3 (A-Levels, BTEC or other) to apply and a portfolio of artwork.Mature learners with relevant experience and a portfolio are welcomed. Applicants will be interviewed.
Career Options:
You can progress onto a one-year BA (Hons) Top-Up Degree in a relevant subject or enter employment in the creative and photographic industries: studio/freelance photographer,graphic designer, jobs in digital manipulation, illustrator or advertising creative.
You will need a digital SLR camera and standard/ zoom lens.
Course Starting: Monday 24 Sep 2012 - Full Time - Ashford
Disclaimer:
This course information sheet describes courses and services offered by K College. Although great care has been taken in its compilation, it is for guidance only and does not form part of a contract with any individual and/or organisation. K College will take reasonable steps to provide courses and services in the manner described but reserves the right to modify or withdraw any courses or services. Some courses may not run if the College receives an insufficient number of enrolments. Please note that the fee and session information given above only applies to the academic year specified and is subject to change for subsequent years.
Errors and Omissions Excluded.
This course information sheet describes courses and services offered by K College. Although great care has been taken in its compilation, it is for guidance only and does not form part of a contract with any individual and/or organisation. K College will take reasonable steps to provide courses and services in the manner described but reserves the right to modify or withdraw any courses or services. Some courses may not run if the College receives an insufficient number of enrolments. Please note that the fee and session information given above only applies to the academic year specified and is subject to change for subsequent years.
Errors and Omissions Excluded.