CON TEM POR ARY PHO TOG RAPH Y
MID CHES HIRE COL LEGE – HIGH ER
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Contemporary Photography
Foundation Degree (FdA)
The programme philosophy promotes photography as
a dynamic contemporary subject that reflects a broad
range of applications.
CONTEMPORARY PHOTOGRAPHY
The underlying principle of the
course is that all images are
produced with thought as to
their context and capacity to
communicate to an audience.
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Students have the opportunity
to work in the specialist
accommodation in the new £7.5
million Centre for Creative Arts
and Sport at the Hartford Campus,
which provides the highest levels
of education and training, tailored
to the needs of industry. This
course incorporates educational
visits to galleries, exhibitions and
events and foreign trips, the most
recent of which have included
Paris, Berlin and New York.
Students also have the
opportunity to exhibit their work
each year at the prestigious Cube
Gallery in Manchester City Centre.
Contemporary
Photography
UCAS Code W641
(Validated by University of
Chester)
Attendance
2 years full-time
Entry Guidelines
Students need to have 3 GCSEs
at grade C or above, plus a
minimum of 120 UCAS points
from any of the following
programmes:
* BTEC Extended Diploma/
Certificate/Award
* A/S – A Levels
* AVCE
Alternatively, an NVQ Level 3
or equivalent or a Pass in an
appropriate kite-marked Access
to Higher Education course.
Where possible an academic
or vocational reference will be
required to ensure suitability
for this level of programme.
Students who do not meet the
above admissions requirements
will be considered for entry
if they can demonstrate
that they have the relevant
vocational experience,
motivation and personal
qualities appropriate for
Foundation Degree level work.
Content
Level 4 Units:
* Introduction to Photography
* Exploring Creative Methods
* Presentation/Portfolio
* Industry and Practice
* Digital Foundation
* Historical/Contemporary
Studies
Level 5 Units:
* Context and Design (optional)
* Communication (optional)
* Digital Imaging
* Critical Reflection and
Research
* Specialist Practice
* Photography as a Profession
Assessment
This programme will be
assessed by a combination
of methods, e.g. portfolio
including visual artwork,
research projects, reports
and presentations.
Prospects
Students will have the
opportunity to apply to
progress on to the second
or final year of an Honours
Degree in a related area at
any university.
Students will have the
opportunity to progress on to
the third and final year of an
Honours Degree programme
at the University of Chester.
Students can also progress
into employment in the
photographic industry and
pursue careers such as
photographic assistants,
photographic laboratory
work, advertising, fashion,
medical, press, sport and
wedding photographers.
CONTEMPORARY PHOTOGRAPHY
Students experience an
experimental and creative
environment in which to produce
their work. A wide spectrum
of approaches is encouraged –
through various forms of subject
matter including documentary,
conceptual, portraiture and
studio-based work. Students are
encouraged to develop their own
personal style and are helped by
a team dedicated to the highest
standards of practice.
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