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BA Documentary Photography

University of South Wales

Institution
University of South Wales
Level
undergraduate
Subject
BA (Hons) Documentary Photography
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
7G84
Typical offer
A-level BCC, UCAS 104

Entry requirements

UCAS Points: 104 (or above) Typical qualification requirements: A Level: BCC to include a relevant art and design subject Welsh BACC: Pass the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Diploma with Grade C/B in the Skills Challenge Certificate and BC - CC at A Level with a relevant art and design subject BTEC: BTEC Extended Diploma Distinction Merit Merit in a relevant subject Access to HE: Pass the Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 104 UCAS tariff points T Level: Pass (C and above) Additional Requirements: GCSEs: The University normally requires a minimum 5 GCSEs including Mathematics/Numeracy and English at Grade C or Grade 4 or above, or their equivalent, but consideration is given to individual circumstances

About this course

BA (Hons) in Fashion Design, centred on documentary photography and visual storytelling. Core topics include Research Methods. Modules include photobook production, exhibition production, digital storytelling, and a dissertation. The programme provides access to darkrooms, fabrication studios, and production suites.

Modules

  • What is Documentary?
  • Photographer as Observer
  • The Narrative
  • Digital Storytelling
  • Documentary Themes
  • Documentary Contexts*
  • Framing Documentary (Exhibition Production)
  • Documentary and the Publication (Photobook Production)
  • Documentary Industries*
  • Research for Practice and Dissertation
  • Negotiated Practices
  • Project Portfolio Development (Final Portfolio Production)
  • Preparation for Industry