Digital Imaging and Photography - Foundation Degree (FdA)
- Approved by:
- University of Central Lancashire (UCLan)
- Start:
- September
- Location:
- University Centre and Balliol Building
- Level:
- 4-5
- Institution code:
- H65
- UCAS code:
- W642
Course Details
The Foundation Degree in Digital Imaging and Photography has been designed to provide specialist skills using photographic and digital imaging (including moving image) processes and technology relevant to contemporary creative and commercial practice.
The aims of the programme are to:
- Equip students with the skills, knowledge and understanding for versatility and confidence, relevant to the needs of clients and employment in the photography / digital imaging sector.
- Provide students with an effective balance between education and training by promoting self-development and creative expression, intellectual enquiry and the visual communication of ideas underpinned by the acquisition of transferable, technical and practical skills and knowledge.
- Give students a progression route to advance, where appropriate, towards other qualifications, for example the one year BA (Hons) Top up in Digital Imaging and Photography, or future employment within photography and digital imaging industry.
You will develop your photographic skills, together with knowledge and understanding, through practical projects based on professional practice. Students will have full access to well-equipped studio spaces and both digital and traditional photographic facilities, including Apple Mac computers, Adobe software, large format digital printing and traditional darkroom.
Techniques of traditional and digital photography will be explored, within practical work related projects and with opportunities to create industry links.
Downloads
End of Year Degree Show catalogues:
Showcase of work:
Videos
- Portfolio Tips for Interview – Heloise Nicholas, Digital Imaging and Photography Facilitator
- Andy Yates - Digital Imaging and Photography Graduate Case Study
Online portfolio
Visit our Instagram account to view our online portfolio and latest student work: https://www.instagram.com/hbucphotography
On successful completion of this qualification, potential photography and digital imaging career paths may include:
- photojournalism
- editorial
- studio still life
- portraiture
- landscape
- fashion or architectural photography
- picture research
- gallery and technical support
To find out more information about this course, or to speak to a tutor, please make an enquiry:
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Student work, videos, useful links and testimonials.
The tutors consistently push you to achieve results and the smaller class sizes ensure lots of one on one time. The facilities and equipment are excellent and the course has given me the confidence to pursue my goals in photography.
John Hendry
How much will this course cost me?
Tuition fee loans cover university/college tuition fees and are paid direct to the university/college by Student Finance England, so you don’t need a pot of money up front.
They are available to all eligible students regardless of household income. The amount you pay back is dependent on how much you earn and not how much you owe and you won’t need to start paying them back until you are earning more than a certain amount.
Please note: Discover Uni data is available for Foundation Degree courses only, not Foundation Entry or BA/BSc Top Up courses. Where there is no data, the course will be new, and data will be available from the 1st year of completion.
It’s never too late to learn
We welcome applications from mature students (aged 21 years or above). Even if you don't have the entry requirements, you may have gained knowledge and skills from relevant work or life experience, so we would consider your application on an individual basis.
Frequently Asked Questions
Below are some frequently asked questions that we are often asked:
We want to make your university education as flexible and affordable as possible. We offer a number of financial support options to help you go further by staying local. You don’t need to pay for your tuition fees up front - Tuition Fee Loans cover university or college tuition fees and are paid direct to the university or college, by Student Finance England.
=== They are available to all eligible students regardless of household income. The amount you pay back is dependent on how much you earn. You may also be eligible for a Maintenance Loan to help support your living costs. For more information, visit www.gov.uk/student-finance
Yes. We have a dedicated team of staff on hand to help guide you through the admissions process, from selecting the right course, to completing your UCAS application and applying for financial support.
=== If you have any questions, or need help at any stage, call the Retention and Progression Team on 0151 353 4444, or email careers@hughbaird.ac.uk.
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Important terms, conditions and disclaimer information about our courses can be found on our Wider Information Set.
It should be noted that all courses are subject to periodic review, usually every five years, by the awarding partner organisations. Any potential planned changes made to course content following such reviews shall be communicated on the University Centre website and in writing to individual students / applicants.
While we make every effort to ensure that timetables are as student-friendly as possible, scheduled teaching can take place any day of the week.
