Digital Photography FdA

Introduction:

Embark on a thrilling two-year journey in Digital Photography and learn from our expert staff, collaborate on real-world projects with industry partners, and dive into the exploration of various photography styles and editing techniques.

Master technical tools to effectively express your unique artistic vision, thereby becoming a dynamic influence in the world of photography.

This foundation degree in Digital Photography aims to create ambitious graduates who are equipped with the relevant skillset for entry into the photography industry by ensuring the industry’s voice is embedded at the heart of the curriculum.

Therefore employability is an integral element of the course training you on the latest industry-standard software and hardware combined with ample opportunities throughout the programme to undertake appropriate work-based learning.

Careers and employability

After finishing your foundation degree, you may decide to go straight into industry or top-up to a full honours degree.

If you achieve a Commendation or higher grade, you'll be able to progress onto the Level 6 (Final Year) of our popular BA (Hons) Photography course.

For those completing their foundation degree with a Pass, you'll have the opportunity to progress onto Level 5 (Year Two) of the course.

Employability is a key focus of this course, with modules including initiatives such as live projects and the opportunity to exhibit your work, to help enhance your future career.

You can also move straight into your career, in areas which might include:

• Photographer
• Picture editor
• Artist
• Retoucher
• Filmmaker
• Curator
• Teacher
• Marketer
• Community Arts Worker
• Content Creator
• Archivist
• Freelancer

Connecting with industry

Industry professionals will visit the course to guest lecture and share their experiences. Live projects will help you to gain real experience of the industry, make contacts, and build your portfolio and CV.

Work placement and internship opportunities

You will be actively encouraged and supported to undertake informal work experience and professional practice in addition to your studies.

Our teaching staff, including part-time lecturers who are professionally active, help and support students in directing them towards work placement and professional practice opportunities.

YouFirst – working with our Employability Team

Studying a degree at a popular university has many benefits, none more so than having access to a large employability team.

Our friendly, experienced careers consultants will work closely with you at every stage of your career planning, providing personal support and advice you won't find in a book or on the internet. You can benefit from this at any time during your studies and up to three years after completing your course.