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Foundation Degree in Arts - FdA
Coleg y Cymoedd (Nantgarw)
Full Time
SEP-25
2 Years
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Foundation Degree in Arts - FdA
Merthyr Tydfil College
Full time
SEP-25
2 Years
Foundation Degree in Arts - FdA
Coleg y Cymoedd (Nantgarw)
Full time
SEP-25
2 Years
Select a subject
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.
Exam type
A levelA level:
DD Grades / Points required
UCAS Tariff:
48 Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
P:45 Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
PPP Grades / Points required
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):
A* - D Grades / Points required
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Entry criteria detail typical offers but USW considers all applications on an individual basis which means that we could make offers based on qualifications, personal profile and experience. Combinations of qualifications are acceptable and other qualifications not listed may also be acceptable.
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Students living in
England
£7,500 per year
Students from England
This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£7,500 per year
Students from Scotland
This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£7,500 per year
Students from Wales
This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£7,500 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£7,500 per year
Students from EU
This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£12,300 per year
Students from International
This is the fee you pay if you are an International student. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
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