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University of Central England

RECORD: E 188
INSTITUTE: University of Central England

ADDRESS:
Corporation Street,
BIRMINGHAM
B4 7DX

TELEPHONE: 0121 331 5830
FAX: 0121 333 6020
ELECTRONIC MAIL:

DEPARTMENT NAME: Photo School
CONTACT: Mr John Hodgett
POST HELD: Director - Photo School

STAFF IN THE INSTITUTE: 1416
STAFF WHO TEACH PHOTOGRAPHY, FILM OR TELEVISION: 6
NUMBER OF FULL-TIME STUDENTS: 22000
THE INSTITUTION IS PRIMARILY PART OF THE STATE PROVISION.

NUMBER OF COURSES 4
BTEC National Diploma in Design (Photography)
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Visual Communcation - Photo
Post graduate/MA in Visual Communication
City and Guilds Professional Photography Course 7470

Additional Institute Information
Apart from the courses listed this institute also offers a part time programme leading to the Photography 9231 qualification.

COURSE NAME: BTEC National Diploma in Design (Photography)

Final qualification:BTEC National Diploma [BTEC ND]

Course level is Lower than a University degree in UK ENGLAND

The course is validated by a Government/National department or examining board

Course length is 72 week(s) or 2 year(s).

The approximate number of students joining the course each year is 22

The course is designed for full-time students

Minimum age of students at entry is 16

THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ARE:
Normally 4 GCSE passes and a suitable portfolio of work. Students without the normal, minimum entry requirements may still be considered if they have an appropriate portfolio and relevant work experience. The course welcomes applications from mature students. The course invites interested students to visit the Institute and meet with the staff and students on an informal basis to discuss their educational needs and long term aspirations

REQUIREMENTS WHICH ARE ESSENTIAL FOR ENTRY ONTO THE COURSE ARE:

Evidence of creative or artistic ability by presentation of a folio or test.

REQUIREMENTS WHICH ARE DESIRABLE FOR ENTRY ONTO THE COURSE ARE:

A lower level course in photography or a course of which photography was part.
A lower level of course of which general art or graphics was a part.
Some professional experience in a job of which photography was a part.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
The course provides an ideal training in all aspects of professional photography for students who wish to progress to higher education, or who seek to find immediate employment in the photographic industry. Students are encouraged to identify their areas for specialisation, and in the second year negociate 50% of their project base to ensure their portfolio reflects their individual aims and aspirations. The Institute also has HND, BA(hons) and media courses which include photography as an element (major/minor option), plus City and Guilds 933 and 747 courses.

COURSE PROFILE: Areas Available For Study


Advertising and illustrative photography
Architectural photography
Multi-image production (tape/slide)
Documentary photography
Fashion photography
Industrial & commercial photography
Landscape photography
Photojournalism/ News/ Reportage
Scientific & technical photography
Social/ Wedding/ Portrait photography
History-of-Art
Photographic theory, optics & chemistry

The percentage of work placement is 2 %

COURSE NAME: Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Visual Communcation - Photo

Final qualification:Bachelor of Arts (Hons) [BA (Hons)]

Course level is Equivalent to a University degree in UK ENGLAND

The course is validated by our own or an associated institution

Course length is 99 week(s) or 3 year(s).

The approximate number of students joining the course each year is 120

The course is designed for full-time students

Minimum age of students at entry is 18

THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ARE:
Entry requirements are either: 1. Foundation course in Art & Design OR 2. BTEC National Certificate or Diploma OR 3.Grade C in five GCSEs plus two GCE 'A' level passes or equivalent OR 4. A merit at GNVQ or NVQ level three OR 5. An eqivalent qualification or appropriate experience. Applicants are required to bring aportfolio of work which will indicate an aptitude for creative visual problem solving.

REQUIREMENTS WHICH ARE ESSENTIAL FOR ENTRY ONTO THE COURSE ARE:

A lower level of course of which general art or graphics was a part.
Evidence of creative or artistic ability by presentation of a folio or test.

REQUIREMENTS WHICH ARE DESIRABLE FOR ENTRY ONTO THE COURSE ARE:

A lower level course in photography or a course of which photography was part.

COURSE PROFILE: Areas Available For Study


Advertising and illustrative photography
Architectural photography
Documentary photography
Fashion photography
Industrial & commercial photography
Landscape photography
Photography as fine art
Photojournalism/ News/ Reportage
Computer studies for generating images
Media studies (psychology & sociology of images)
Editorial photography

The percentage of work placement is 3 %

COURSE NAME: Post graduate/MA in Visual Communication

Final qualification:Postgraduate Diploma/Master of Arts [Pg.Dip/M.A.]

Course level is Higher than a University degree in UK ENGLAND

The course is validated by our own or an associated institution

Course length is 48 week(s) or

The approximate number of students joining the course each year is 17

The course is designed for full-time students

Minimum age of students at entry is 23

THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ARE:
This course is open to holders of a first degree, normally in a visual communication related area, in art and design or recognised equivalent. Diplomats in photography are eligible, preferably with ABIPP or ARPS membership qualifications and/or extensive professional experience. Evidence of dedication to post graduate study will be an essential quality in addition to to the outline of a feasible programme of study. Good English skills are essential. Significant evidence of creative or artistic ability by presentation of folio. The course is centred around the students own proposal for individual study.

REQUIREMENTS WHICH ARE ESSENTIAL FOR ENTRY ONTO THE COURSE ARE:

A lower level of course of which general art or graphics was a part.
Evidence of creative or artistic ability by presentation of a folio or test.

REQUIREMENTS WHICH ARE DESIRABLE FOR ENTRY ONTO THE COURSE ARE:

Some professional experience in a job of which photography was a part.
A lower level course in photography or a course of which photography was part.

COURSE PROFILE: Areas Available For Study

COURSE NAME: City and Guilds Professional Photography Course 7470

Final qualification:City & Guilds 7470 Certificate [C&G 7470]

Course level is Lower than a University degree in UK ENGLAND

The course is validated by a Government/National department or examining board

Course length is 72 week(s) or

The approximate number of students joining the course each year is 22

The course is designed for part-times students

Minimum age of students at entry is 18

THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ARE:
The course is intended for students requiring part-time professional training, whether or not they are employed as photographers, photographic studio or laboratory assistants.

REQUIREMENTS WHICH ARE ESSENTIAL FOR ENTRY ONTO THE COURSE ARE:

A lower level course in photography or a course of which photography was part.

REQUIREMENTS WHICH ARE DESIRABLE FOR ENTRY ONTO THE COURSE ARE:

Some professional experience in a job of which photography was a part.
Evidence of creative or artistic ability by presentation of a folio or test.
A lower level course in photography or a course of which photography was part.
A lower level of course of which general art or graphics was a part.

COURSE PROFILE: Areas Available For Study


Advertising and illustrative photography
Architectural photography
Multi-image production (tape/slide)
Documentary photography
Fashion photography
Industrial & commercial photography
Photojournalism/ News/ Reportage
Social/ Wedding/ Portrait photography

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