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Photography

Equivalent to 3 A Levels, a total of 72-168 UCAS points, depending on grades achieved.

This course is aimed at Photography students who have an interest in acquiring and extending their practical 'hands-on' skills and digital skills whilst widening their knowledge of all photography disciplines. Along the way you will study - a broad range of analogue and digital photographic and camera skills that utilise traditional film / darkroom and digital workflow techniques and processes, through location and studio-based assignments encompassing a range of photographic genres.

We place a strong emphasis on employability skills, such as presenting ideas, portfolio development and negotiating effectively with potential clients. The course will give you the skills and confidence to make ambitious, high-quality work and guides you step by step towards building a portfolio

You will explore the creative software used by the industry to add your digital skills along the way. The course is supported by a series of educational visits to galleries and exhibitions so that you can experience the work you study at first hand. Projects emphasise the importance of research and the creative development of coursework - learning along the way about various influence and cultural references to allow for a more personal response

The second year requires you to complete a specialist research project linked to your areas of interest and preferred progression routes. This will be accompanied by projects which require you to develop your technical & practical skills within your chosen specialism. Your final assessment requires you to draw on everything you have learnt over the two years and propose, plan and fully realise a self-directed and individual specialist practice project which will be exhibited in the College end of year show ready for interview for further HE study or onto our level 4 course.

In both years we work with live clients to extend your soft skills and hosts pop up exhibitions whilst also undertaking a trip to a foreign city in your second year such Berlin, New York, Amsterdam etc to further your understanding of the art world.

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Code

A4T112P

Level

Level 3

Mode

Full Time

Campus

Tonbridge

Duration

2 years

Starting

8/09/2025

Ending

18/06/2027
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  • What qualification will I gain?

    UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Practice: Art, Design & Communication

  • Entry Requirements

    Minimum of four GCSEs grade 4 - 9 including English and preferably maths and one creative subject. Or an equivalent Level 2 Qualification in Art and Design at merit or above. You will need a positive school report/recommendation/reference from your school/tutor.

    We also require a portfolio of work to be presented at interview. You will also be set an interview task when you apply to bring along to your interview.

  • What progression options will I have?

    Once you have completed the Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Practice you could progress onto University, Employment or an Apprenticeship.

  • What costs are involved?

    Tuition Fees: 16-18 - free 19+ - £8550 Exam and Registration Fees (payable by all aged 19 and over): £220 This course may also attract additional costs, for example, kit, uniform or books, that all students will be required to pay. Please contact the College for further details.

  • How will I be assessed?

    Within the course, you will be given a range of projects to complete throughout the year which will prepare you for your final major project that is internally assessed and externally moderated by UAL. In Year 1, you will complete Unit 1 to Unit 3. In Year 2, you will complete Unit 4 to Unit 6. The overall grade for the qualification is based on Unit 6: Specialist Creative Outcome.

    All units will be graded against the Assessment Objectives set by UAL, with Unit 6 being graded either a Pass, Merit or Distinction.