The foundation year provides students with non-standard entry points to progress onto BA (Hons) Photography. Allowing you to develop skills across a range of media and introduces creative best practice in preparation for the first year of the course. Youll have the opportunity to explore creative processes relevant to visual design, animation, illustration, print-making, fine art, and photography. Designed to encourage visual exploration and creative discovery within an engaging and vibrant studio setting. Upon successful completion of the foundation course, you will join the underg...
The foundation year provides students with non-standard entry points to progress onto BA (Hons) Photography. Allowing you to develop skills across a range of media and introduces creative best practice in preparation for the first year of the course. Youll have the opportunity to explore creative processes relevant to visual design, animation, illustration, print-making, fine art, and photography. Designed to encourage visual exploration and creative discovery within an engaging and vibrant studio setting. Upon successful completion of the foundation course, you will join the undergraduate BA (Hons) Photography course equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to successfully complete an undergraduate degree.<br/><br/><br/>- **Experiment.** Have the freedom to experiment and develop your photography using our extensive analogue and digital facilities and resources.<br/><br/><br/>- **Promote.** Use your photography to raise awareness and promote change in response to global challenges and environmental issues.<br/><br/><br/>- **Collaborate.** Work with creative businesses, charities and organisations to gain real-world experience.<br/><br/><br/>- **Explore.** Experience international opportunities through European field trips and established connections for studying abroad.<br/><br/><br/>- **Lifestyle.** From making images on Dartmoor National Park in the morning to paddle boarding on the Plymouth Sound in the evening, enjoy a varied and unique quality of life in the city and its coastal location.<br/><br/><br/>- **Industry.** Learn from contemporary professionals to help shape your future via our Artist Talks programme.<br/><br/><br/>- **Career**. Follow in the footsteps of our prize-winning and successful alumni and achieve a career in various fields of the industry: editorial, commercial, art direction, assisting, styling, curating, picture editing, teaching and arts practice.<br/>
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
15/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
W649
Institution Code
P60
Points of Entry
Foundation
UCAS Tariff32 48 From a minimum of 2 A Levels Scottish Higher32-48 points, minimum of 2 A Levels Access to HE DiplomaP:45 From any subject International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme24 From any subjects Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)PPP From any subject Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)32-48 points from any subjects Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)MM From any subject Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)P,P,P From any subject A level32-48 points , minimum of 2 A Levels T LevelP Pass overall with D or E on the core. Any subject may be considered. |
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