Photography - FdA
University of South Wales
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Foundation Degree in Arts - FdA

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Merthyr Tydfil College

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The course will provide a wide range of photographic training through challenging and stimulating assignments.Traditional silver based photography, digital photography, and extensive studio and location work are key elements of the course with a strong emphasis on practice.Assignments are varied and interesting, covering disciplines such as photojournalism, documentary photography, fashion photography, commercial photography, fine art approaches and alternative photographic styles.A sound ...Read more

The course will provide a wide range of photographic training through challenging and stimulating assignments.Traditional silver based photography, digital photography, and extensive studio and location work are key elements of the course with a strong emphasis on practice.Assignments are varied and interesting, covering disciplines such as photojournalism, documentary photography, fashion photography, commercial photography, fine art approaches and alternative photographic styles.A sound knowledge of the history of photography and awareness of contemporary developments will support and underpin your photographic practice and encourage you to think critically about photography and its impact on our society and culture in Wales and beyond.

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83/279
CUG Subject Ranking
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68th
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77th
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Chelsea-Leigh
24 Nov 25

The community of staff and students is lovely. very supportive in all areas, including disability, mental health, studies etc...Read more

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Ryan
24 Nov 25

It’s class would recommend..Read more

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£7,500 per year

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£7,500 per year

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£7,500 per year

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£7,500 per year

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£7,500 per year

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£12,300 per year

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Chelsea-Leigh
24 Nov 25
Photography - BA (Hons)
The community of staff and students is lovely. very supportive in all areas, including disability, mental health, studies etc....
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Ryan
24 Nov 25
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University of South Wales
University of South Wales , Pontypridd

With more than 23,000 students and 2,700 staff, the University of South Wales (USW) is one of the largest universities in Wales, and...

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University of South Wales
Merthyr Tydfil College Ynysfach Merthyr Tydfil CF48 1AR United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Pentre-bach  1.1 miles away

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