BA Photography
Entry requirements
The course team welcomes applicants from a broad range of backgrounds from all over the world. The course attracts students who apply direct from A-level (or equivalent) or from Foundation Diploma in Art and Design, or other art or design courses, as well as mature students who may have previously worked in the industry. The standard entry requirements for this course are as follows: 104 UCAS tariff points, which can be made up of one or a combination of the following accepted full level 3 qualifications: A Levels at grade C or above (preferred subjects include: English; History; Media; Business; Art and Design, or other subjects within Social Sciences). Distinction at Foundation Diploma in Art & Design (Level 3 or 4). Distinction, Merit, Merit at BTEC Extended Diploma (preferred subjects: Art and Design, IT & Computing, Media). Merit at UAL Extended Diploma. Access to Higher Education Diploma (preferred subject: Digital and Creative Media, Film and Production). OR equivalent EU/International qualifications, such as International Baccalaureate Diploma at 24 points minimum And 5 GCSE passes at grade 4 or above (grade A*-C)
About this course
BA (Hons) Photography, exploring image-making and visual culture over three undergraduate years. Core topics include Research Methods and Design & Creative Practice. Students complete a major practice-based project and undertake live briefs set by industry partners.
Modules
- Introduction to Photography
- Approaches to Practice
- Histories of Photography
- The Photobook
- Issues of Representation and Power
- Experimental Imaging
- The Live Brief (Industry, Community and Collaboration)
- Exhibiting Practices
- Questions in Contemporary Visual Culture
- Research Project
- Major Project 1
- Major Project 2
- Creative Futures