BA (Hons) top-up Photography

at Hereford College of Arts

Year 1 
 

Introduction to Year one

You will be introduced to fundamental technical and creative aspects of photography through studio and location based modules which explore ideas of social documentary, landscape and portraiture. You will be taught digital imaging and darkroom techniques, as well as delving into experimental image making.

 Year 2
 

Introduction to Year two

Your second year further develops your theoretical and practical understanding. Practical modules engage with visual narrative through still and moving image. A constructed image module further develops studio skills and understanding of image making and image meaning.

Year 3
 

Introduction to Year three

You take full direction of your practice through self-written projects where you define the destination. We will equip you with insights into essential business and legal aspects of for a career in photography. You will also engage in a final degree exhibition and portfolio reviews with eminent industry experts.
 

Throughout the course you will also be working on live projects set by clients, enter competitions, and take part in exhibitions and community projects. These provide essential real world experience and equip you with invaluable communication and collaboration skills for your future success.

• Minimum age 18.
• Successful portfolio interview.
• Academic achievement – we would normally expect applicants to have achieved 80 UCAS Tariff Points at entry but, whilst qualifications are important, our offers are not solely based on academic results. We may make offers based on other evidence of talent and suitability for the course.
• 80 UCAS Points on the New UCAS Tariff system for 2017 equates to 200 UCAS points on the previous points system – for more details 
• Applicants whose first language is not English – proof of IELTS overall score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in all sections (reading, writing, listening & speaking) is required.
• Applications from mature students with relevant experience will also be considered.
• Recognition of Prior Learning Opportunities – the college welcomes applications from students with prior learning and/or previous experience.

Hereford College of Arts Tuition Fee

The tuition fee for 2022-23 for a full time Higher Education course has been set at £9,000.

• Advertising Art Director 
• Film/Video Editor 
• Graphic Designer 
• Magazine Features Editor 
• Photographer 
• Press Photographer 
• Photo Retoucher
• Photo Editor
• Television Camera Operator