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BA Photography with Foundation Year

University of West London

Institution
University of West London
Level
undergraduate
Subject
BA (Hons) Photography with Foundation Year
Duration
4 years
UCAS code
W643
Typical offer
A-level BC

Entry requirements

72 UCAS points required from level 3 qualifications. These can include: A-Levels at grades B and C (if you have two A-Levels) or grades D, D and D (if you have three), or above BTEC Extended Diploma with Merit, Merit, Pass Access to HE Diploma T-Levels You also need GCSE English and Maths (grade 9-4 / A*-C) or Level 2 equivalents.

About this course

BA (Hons) in Photography, studied over four years including a foundation year. Core topics include research methods and critical and analytical thinking. After the foundation year, students progress to one of the specialist BA programmes available in the School of Film, Media and Design. The course includes an industry experience module and concludes with an independent photography major project.

Modules

  • Personalised Learning
  • Study Skills for Success
  • Creative Research in Media and Design
  • Contextual Studies in Media and Design
  • Creative Sectors
  • Foundation Major Project
  • Creative Sectors in Media and Design
  • Major Project (Foundation Year)
  • Introduction to Photography: Identity
  • Photographic Histories
  • Experimental Approaches to Image Production
  • Introduction to Photography: Place
  • Exhibiting Photographs
  • What is Documentary?
  • Technologies of Seeing
  • Photography Theory
  • Narrative Photography
  • The Photographic Object
  • Industry Experience
  • Photography and Society
  • The Published Photograph
  • Professional Photographic Practice
  • Critical Essay
  • Image and Text
  • Photography Major Project