Commercial Photography

Chelsea College of Art and Design

United Kingdom, London

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Chelsea College of Art and Design

United Kingdom , London

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines26-Sep-2022 9-Dec-2022

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 23,610 / year

Apply Date 9-Dec-2022

Next Intake 26-Sep-2022

Commercial Photography

About

Designed for students who are interested in developing professional photographic skills for the creative industries, BA (Hons) Commercial Photography explores contemporary approaches to photography, with a particular focus on the applications of digital technology.

The emergence of increasingly complex combinations of lens-based technologies has created a need for multidisciplinary practitioners who are comfortable with collaborative working. This course will support you to become a technically adaptive and refined image-maker who is conscious of design considerations and the professional challenges of commissioned work, with opportunities to explore areas including ethics, representation, collaboration and sustainability.

You'll develop a distinct voice in creative direction and one that can bring a bold, new attitude towards both digital and analogue creation, and graduate with a fearless ability to navigate new market realities.

What to expect

Technical skills: You'll be guided through the process of professional image planning, production and delivery by exploring core and specialist skills in areas such as camerawork, lighting, moving image, production design, creative collaboration and post-production techniques.
Professional development: You'll gain experience in visual communication problem-solving, creative business skills and multi-channel storytelling through live briefs that will challenge you to produce innovative results against real-world production challenges.
Industry expansion: You'll consider how innovations in camera-based technology are igniting new and converging ideas in areas such as 2D/3D imaging, cinematic production, social media content and motion graphics. You'll also learn about the impact of increasingly blurred boundaries between commercial areas including advertising, art practice, fashion, installation, influencing, platform building and social enterprise.
Independent practice and collaboration: You'll become as comfortable with independent exploration as you are with on-set collaboration, graduating as an adaptive researcher, maker, producer and disruptor of traditional creative thinking.

Industry experience and opportunities

You will work with industry partners throughout the course, understanding the requirements of photographic briefs across the creative industries. Guest lectures and visiting commercial photographers will help to prepare you to both follow in their footsteps and to develop your own in-demand practice.

There will be opportunities to work on live briefs set by industry and space to engage with freelance and placement opportunities in a range of areas including advertising, fashion, sport, lifestyle and editorial.

You'll also have the opportunity to undertake the Diploma in Professional Studies or the Diploma in Creative Computing between Years 2 and 3 to enhance your learning experience and employability skills.

Mode of study

BA (Hons) Commercial Photography runs for 93 weeks in full-time mode. It is divided into 3 stages over 3 academic years. Each stage lasts 31 weeks.

Make an impact in the creative industries by exploring new possibilities in 2D images, 3D images, film and content on BA (Hons) Commercial Photography. With a focus on mastering skills in lighting, imaging and post-production, you'll unlock your creative voice, pitch ideas and form partnerships while responding to client briefs and developing an attention-grabbing portfolio.

Learn from tutors who specialise in developing collaborations between emerging creatives and iconic lifestyle brands.

Develop your professional skills using high-end equipment such as mirrorless and digital medium format Sony, Canon, Fuji and Hasselblad cameras; Profoto and ARRI lighting kits; and free Capture One photo editing software.

Experience real-world assignments by taking part in industry collaborations. Past projects have involved partnering with brands like Converse and Jigsaw to create social advertising campaigns.

Join UAL's diverse community of creatives where you'll exchange ideas, build teams and champion each other's careers as you establish your own industry connections.

Take part in innovative workshops with our network of leaders in contemporary photographic practice. Past guests have included Luke & Nik, Katja Mayer, Lola & Pani and Ibby Azab, as well as student-led discussions with Ronan McKenzie and Max Ferguson.

Disciplines

London College of Communication

Requirements

Entry Requirements

The course team welcomes applicants from a broad range of backgrounds from all over the world. The course attracts students who apply direct from A-level (or equivalent) or from Foundation Diploma in Art and Design, or other art or design courses, as well as mature students who may have previously worked in industry.

The standard entry requirements for this course are as follows:

104 UCAS tariff points, which can be made up of one or a combination of the following accepted full level 3 qualifications:

A Levels at grade C or above (preferred subjects include: English; Photography, Media; Art and Design, Business Studies, or other subjects within Social Sciences).
Distinction at Foundation Diploma in Art & Design (Level 3 or 4).
Distinction, Merit, Merit at BTEC Extended Diploma (preferred subjects: Art and Design, IT & Computing, Media).
Merit at UAL Extended Diploma.
Access to Higher Education Diploma (preferred subject: Digital and Creative Media, Film and Production).
OR equivalent EU/International qualifications, such as International Baccalaureate Diploma at 24 points minimum

And 3 GCSE passes at grade 4 or above (grade A*-C)

APEL - Accreditation of Prior (Experiential) Learning

If you do not meet these entry requirements but your application demonstrates additional strengths and alternative relevant experience, you may still be considered. This could include:

Related academic or work experience;
The quality of the personal statement;
A strong academic or other professional reference;
A combination of these factors.

Each application will be considered on its own merit. We cannot guarantee an offer in each case.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 23,610 / year

How to Apply

International applicants

If you’re an International applicant, you can apply in 2 different ways:

Apply through UCAS with support from a UAL representative in your country. This is our recommended way to apply to make sure you are fully supported and guided throughout the application process.
Through UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admission Service)

By applying through a UAL representative, you’ll have access to benefits including personalised support throughout the application, interview and enrolment process. Our in-country representatives can provide you with information and specialist advice about all the courses we offer, guidance on portfolio preparation, application process and interviews, visas and immigration, accommodation and much more. Read our application guidance for international students.

The UCAS deadline for 2022/23 entry is 6pm (GMT) on 26 January 2022. If you miss the UCAS equal consideration deadline, you may still be able to apply for some of our courses, so make sure you check the course pages for more information.

Any students living in Iran, Crimea region, Cuba, North Korea, or Syria will not be able to make their application via UCAS due to a restriction imposed by one of UCAS's technology suppliers based in the US. Please contact our admissions team at [email protected] for further instructions on how to apply.