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Level 3 Extended Diploma in Photography

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Information about this Course

Study Type
Full Time

Course Area
Graphics & Photography

Course Duration

2 Years

Entry Requirements

Five GCSEs at grade 9-4 including English and Maths, or a full Level 2 qualification with a Merit profile and grades 9-4 in GCSE English and Maths. A portfolio of your work is required at interview.

Course Information

This course explores a variety of approaches to the production and presentation of photographic imagery, both analogue and digital. It incorporates a stimulating combination of practical and theoretical work in contemporary photography, printmaking, post-production, visual language and critical -thinking skills, which will support your personal development.

You will go on a variety of study visits to galleries and museums, which are selected to guide and enrich your personal learning experience.

This course provides a broad base in photography, which covers camera handling, studio work and darkroom practice. Over two years, you will explore a wide range of challenging projects such as commercial art, documentary bookmaking, and digital manipulation.

As you progress, you will begin to specialise in an area of your choice, such as photo-journalism, reportage, portraiture or commercial photography. This will start to inform your practice and prepare you for industry or university.

Through guided work experience, you will have the opportunity to work on live projects, where you will be producing artwork to meet clients’ needs; this will also develop your professional working standards and practice.

Progression

On completion of this course, you could progress onto the HNC Level 4 Creative Media course at Fareham College, university or a Foundation Arts Degree.

Ucas Points
72 - 168