Level 3 Extended Diploma in Photography and Digital Skills (UAL Creative Practice)

Class format and activities

You will learn actively through workshop-based teaching in our state-of-the-art studio and B/W darkroom. All course materials (project briefs, background notes, handouts, you tube videos, links to galleries etc.) will be available online and accessible via our Virtual Learning Environment Microsoft Teams, as well as recordings and online presentations. Throughout the course you will receive 1 to 1 support and constructive feedback and will be supported to develop your skills and confidence to succeed. Your progress towards achieving your targets will be reviewed regularly. At the end of your studies you will have the opportunity to exhibit a body of your photographic work in the end of year exhibition.

Learning Outcomes

• 01: Use camera techniques and studio lighting to achieve the desirable effects in your photographs.
• 02: Research, plan and realise a project in response to a brief
• 03: Optimize the quality of digital photographs using adobe lightroom
• 04: Create digital composites using adobe photoshop
• 05: Use the b/w darkroom and produce high quality prints
• 06: Produce a strong portfolio presented in an online platform

Qualification Outcomes

Extended Diploma in Creative Practice: Art, Design and Communication [UAL]
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Course entry requirements

A good basic knowledge of photography will be an advantage. You will need to have a digital portfolio of your own photographic work that you will present/discuss in your interview. A minimum of 4 x GCSEs at grade 4 or above of which one should be in English or Maths. If you are under 19 and are yet to achieve GCSE English or maths at grade 4 and above, you will be required to enroll on a “Study Programme” that includes these subjects.

What you need to know before you enrol

This course requires study/completion of activities outside of class time. This course is free to 16-18 year olds, if you are over 19 years old you can apply for an Advanced Learner Loan. The fee is £8583.00.

What to bring to class

You will need a positive, can-do attitude with plenty of enthusiasm for the creative industries. You will be eager to learn and collaborate with others. It is essential to have access to a DSLR, or mirrorless camera as well as a computer.

What you can do next

Once you complete this course you could progress to our HNC Photography course, study in University, or enter into the photography industry.