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Level 3
Photography | UAL Foundation Diploma in Art & Design | Level 3
COURSE OVERVIEW
An exciting year of photographic study that encourages inventiveness and exploration, enabling you to produce a sophisticated portfolio to progress to university or employment. Based in the vibrant creative industries department, the emphasis is on becoming a confident, professional photographer seeking creative solutions. The course includes lectures, historical and contextual study and developing critical thinking, as well as practical workshops and independent work. Industry based projects and work experience are a key feature of the photography course, enabling you to develop the vocational skills and confidence to successfully progress within the creative industries.
- Extensive photographic facilities
- Commissions from external clients
- Visits from industry professionals
- Outstanding progression to universities and employment
- Live briefs and commissions
Course preparation:
You will be expected to complete a summer project that will be submitted on the first day of term. In addition, students should familiarise themselves with the following texts which should be available in your local library.
You are not expected to have read them all, but these are a useful starting point:
- Ways of Seeing, John Berger
- On Photography, Susan Sontag
- The Photograph as Contemporary Art, Charlotte Cotton
- Bending the Frame, Fred Ritchin
FURTHER INFORMATION
You can join this course if you have at least one A-Level at grade C in a related subject and a portfolio of your creative work.
You will be asked to attend an application review where you will be expected to present a portfolio of current or recent photography work demonstrating your interest, enthusiasm, and commitment to undertaking photography at this level.
This course is open to school leavers and learners 19+.
Applicants should have ideally studied photography before to A-level standard or equivalent. Learners who do not have A-levels may be suited to the two-year Level 3 Diploma/Extended Diploma in Photography instead.
We are looking for:
- Evidence of good photographic skills and a sound understanding of the formal elements – line, tone, colour, texture, pattern composition
- Inventiveness and experimentation
- Ability to generate ideas and develop ideas from concept through to realisation
- Evidence of work that has involved decision making through design and problem-solving
- Sketchbooks and notebooks demonstrating your ability to research, experiment and explore ideas through both visual and written approaches
- An interest in historical and contemporary aspects of photographic and general cultural issues
- Energy, self-motivation, commitment and a genuine enthusiasm for the subject
The foundation course is an established progression route to higher education photography specialised study. This course has an excellent track record of placing students at prestigious universities and art colleges throughout the UK.
The majority of students use this course as a stepping stone into higher education. Employment in the art and design industry normally requires applicants to have studied at FdA or degree level.
University level courses at the MET include the Northbrook College FdA/BA in Photography.
Future careers:
- Freelance photographer in fashion, editorial, documentary
- Web designer
- Educator
- Stylist
- Studio assistant
- Graphic designer
- Illustrator
You will be assessed throughout your course via practical activity observations, academic coursework and industry placements. Assessments are based around ‘real-life’ projects and industry or workplace scenarios including work experience. Your final grade will be awarded as pass, merit or distinction.
You must own either a digital and/or film 35mm camera. You will need to purchase a photography pack from the college containing essential photographic materials.
Printing credit will be required and there will be ongoing material costs throughout the year to replenish the photography pack.
There may be some trips planned in the year which may incur incidental costs.