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BA Commercial Photography with Foundation Year

University of Derby

Institution
University of Derby
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Commercial Photography with Foundation Year
Duration
4 years
UCAS code
W6FY
Typical offer
A-level DDD

Entry requirements

UCAS tariff: 72 A level: DDD T Level: Pass BTEC: MMP GCSE: GCSE Maths and English are preferred, however if you don't have these qualifications you will be able to undertake Maths and English at Level 2 as part of your course of study Access to HE: N/A English language: IELTS: 6.0 (with at least 5.5 in each skills area)

About this course

BA (Hons) in Photography. Core topics include Computer Architecture, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Design & Creative Practice. The programme includes a placement year typically completed between the second and final stage of study. Students can undertake commercial photographic work and incorporate it into their portfolio development throughout their studies.

Modules

  • Placement Learning and Professional Development
  • Creative Studies
  • Creative Technologies
  • Creative Skills: 2D and 3D Making
  • Creative Project
  • Developing Practice
  • Academic Skills and Personal Development
  • Photographic Practice
  • Photographic Studio Production - People
  • Photographic Studio Production - Objects
  • Histories of Photography
  • Theories of Photography
  • The Visual Message and The Audience
  • Digital Innovation and Creative Practice
  • Visual Context and Creative Exploration
  • The Unfolding Image
  • Digital Lab - Explorations
  • Social Practice Lab – Explorations
  • Materials Lab - Explorations
  • Culture Lab - Image Explorations
  • Creative Industry and Enterprise Lab - Explorations
  • Photography in Practice
  • The Photographic Project
  • Independent Development Project
  • Digital Lab - Strategies
  • Social Practice Lab - Strategies
  • Materials Lab - Strategies
  • Culture Lab - Curatorial Strategies
  • Creative Industry and Enterprise Lab - Strategies
  • Independent Critical Strategies