Students undertake a series of mainly practical assignments designed to develop their understanding of photography. Tutors recognise that students will come onto the programme with widely differing experience, so the early assignments ensure that students understand the basics of the medium by combining technical and creative elements into each project before moving quickly though to address some of main professional contexts for photographic images, such as portraiture, studio still life, advertising, fashion, architecture and documentary. Students have the opportunity to exhibit their work during the programme and work on self-initiated assignments as well as set briefs with a clear professional outcome.
The practical elements of the course are supported by work on how income is made from images and an examination of the historical uses of photography and current issues for image-makers. Students have tutorial support throughout the programme.
Assessment:
Most of the assessment on the programme is through practical assignments supported by written work and presentations.
For an explanation of qualifications, have a look at our IAG page on this site www.creativeway.org.uk/quals. Normally BTEC National Diploma in Photography, other Art and Design subject or Media or One 'A2' Level and 4GCSEs or BTEC Foundation Diploma in Art and Design Studies or a suitable Access certificate in a related area of study.
All applicants will normally be required to attend interview with a portfolio of work that shows their potential to succeed on the programme.
Formal entry qualifications may be waived if applicants aged 21 or over have appropriate experience and have satisfactorily demonstrated - through portfolio or other evidence at interview - that they have the capability and commitment to complete the course. Students must be over 18 years of age.
A Progression Agreement is a formal arrangement between two or more
education providers. It spells out what a learner needs to do to be
considered for a place on a named programme of study. Progression Agreements
may vary in the conditions they specify but they all aim to give guaranteed
pathways into higher education.
Advice on courses and careers:-
The Creative Way IAG team provides a specialist service for anyone
interested in finding out about courses and careers in the creative and
cultural industries. We can provide information direct to Students,
Parents/ Carers, Tutors and Careers Advisers via email, phone or organised
workshops and 1 to 1 sessions.
To find out more, visit our IAG page on this site on
http://www.creativeway.org.uk/IAG Or contact one of our career advisers: Matt Ball 07889 001764
m.ball@uel.ac.uk or Sarah
Comerford 07515 051509
s.comerford@uel.ac.uk