- Overview
This Level 3 UAL Extended Diploma in Photography aims to provide a firm foundation in core photography practice and to encourage your personal development and expression. The course helps you to find out what you enjoy, what you are good at and allows you to develop a set of valuable skills for future study and work University of the Arts, London Awarding Body (UAL) qualifications are recognised and highly regarded across the country and designed by some of the best art, design and media educators in the world. Blackburn College is one of only 10 Colleges in the country to have a UAL progression agreement, which means that our students will benefit from:
- A guaranteed interview with a UAL College/University
- Industry specialised lecturers
- Advice & guidance from a UAL representative
- Help with mock interviews, specific to UAL criteria
- UAL set assignments
As part of the UAL agreement, Blackburn College tutors meet and share good practice with the other 9 UAL approved colleges around the country, to make sure our students are receiving the best learning experience possible We have a first class record in placing talented students on the best degree course at institutions such as Ravensbourne, Chelsea School of Art & Design, Ruskin School at Cambridge, Leeds College of Art, Goldsmiths, London College of Communication, The Slade, Wimbledon, Camberwell College of Art, Central Saint Martins and London College of Fashion. This qualification is mapped to the level 3/4 UAL Pre-Degree Foundation Diploma (Media) at Blackburn College. Many students wish to complete this higher level and diverse course before progressing to University. Students can also progress to graphic design related degree courses at the University Centre at Blackburn College, or to a whole range of other art, design related degree courses at leading institutions in the United Kingdom. In addition students also progress directly to employment within the creative industries.
- What will I study?
The course is made up of 9 units in year one and a further 4 larger units in year two. You will be given a range of projects that challenge you to explore different areas of photographic practice including studio and location photography (landscape, fashion, commercial and fine art applications), darkroom and digital imaging, lighting techniques, supported by contextual studies throughout.
- Entry Requirements
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4 GCSEs at Grade C/4 including English Language or completion of a Level 2 course.
- How will I be assessed?
In this qualification learners engage with study through a range of creative assignments, all of which help build confidence, knowledge and skills in preparation for their final Project Proposal and Realisation at the end of year 2 in which each learner specialises. At this point each learner is at the pinnacle of their learning and is assessed for their overall grade, Pass, Merit or Distinction.
- What can I do next?
This qualification is mapped to the Level 3/4 UAL Pre-Degree Foundation Diploma (Media) at Blackburn College. Many students wish to complete this varied higher level course before you progress onto University or employment. Students can also progress to Photography related degree courses at the University Centre at Blackburn College, or to a whole range of other Photography related degree courses at leading institutions in the United Kingdom. In addition students also progress directly to employment within the creative industries.
All students of this programme are guaranteed an interview with one of the University of the Arts London (UAL) courses. This course provides an excellent springboard to some of the best creative arts and media degree courses in the world.
Many students choose to progress on to programmes at University Centre at Blackburn College which allow you to follow a range of specialisms. These include:
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- studying Graphic Communication -
- studying Illustration & Animation -
- studying Textiles -
- studying Interior Design -
- studying Fashion -
- studying Fine Art (Integrated Media) -
These courses are all validated by UK Top 10 Lancaster University.
- Your Study Programme
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View Study Programme Information
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