University of Wolverhampton

RECORD: E 294
INSTITUTE: University of Wolverhampton

ADDRESS:
Molineux Street
WOLVERHAMPTON, West Midlands
WV1 1SB

TELEPHONE: 01902 321945
FAX: 01902 321944
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DEPARTMENT NAME: Department of Photography
School of Art and Design
CONTACT: Mr Nick Hedges
POST HELD: Course Leader

STAFF IN THE INSTITUTE: 40
STAFF WHO TEACH PHOTOGRAPHY, FILM OR TELEVISION: 4
NUMBER OF FULL-TIME STUDENTS: 1100
THE INSTITUTION IS PRIMARILY PART OF THE STATE PROVISION.

NUMBER OF COURSES 1
Modular Degree in Art and Design
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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 96 week(s) or 3 year(s).

The approximate number of students joining the course each year is 24

The course is designed for full-time & part-time students

Minimum age of students at entry is 18

THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ARE:
Entry is by interview with portfolio. Students should possess either 3 GCE'A' level passes at grade C or above or merit in a BTEC National Diploma or a pass in a Foundation course. Prior professional experience as a mature student is acceptable.

REQUIREMENTS WHICH ARE ESSENTIAL FOR ENTRY ONTO THE COURSE ARE:

• A lower level course in photography or a course of which photography was 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 of course of which general art or graphics was a part.

COURSE PROFILE: Areas Available For Study

Advertising and illustrative photography
Documentary photography
Industrial & commercial photography
Landscape photography
Photography as fine art
Photojournalism/ News/ Reportage
History of Photography (still)
Media studies (psychology & sociology of images)
Social & cultural studies
                                          
                                          
                                          

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         CONTACT: Tim Van Laar        
         NAME OF INSTITUTION: Univ.of Illinois                                  
         ADDRESS: Champaign Illinois