Course details

Summary

This programme gives you the skills, technical knowledge and creative expression you need to become a successful commercial photographer.

You will learn how to work with clients, how to apply advanced lighting techniques both within and beyond the studio as well as advanced post production techniques that enable you to get the most from your files.

This learning is backed by tuition aimed at getting you up and running as a working professional. This includes building your own website, marketing your photography services online as well as how to run your own photography business.

Further study options

Degree studies in Visual Arts.

Career possibilities

• Specialist photographer
• Assistant to professional photographers
• Self-employed photography for weddings, sport, portraiture and commercial

What will this programme cover?

• Advanced post-production
• Photographic analysis and history
• Documentary photography
• Elements and composition of photography
• Client-directed project
• Business development
• Advanced studio photography
• Advanced portraiture
• Web for photographers
• Advanced field photography
• Film techniques.

Entry criteria

We prefer that you have completed the Certificate in Digital Photography (Level 5) or an equivalent qualification OR that you have relevant and current industry or work experience (of at least two years).

Applications from mature students (over 20) are welcome.

International students will be individually assessed to ensure you are ready for this study.

If English is not your first language, you must demonstrate English language skills equivalent to an IELTS overall band score (academic) of 5.5, with no band score less than 5.5.