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Photography 3: Your Own Portfolio

I needed a course to fit around my life and OCA provides just that
Level:
3 (HE6)
Credits:
60
Length:
12 months approx.
8hrs per week
Cost:
£745
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Course Overview

Course Sample
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Core Requirement for BA Hons Photography
Elective Option for BA Hons Creative Arts*

This course encourages you to develop a personal visual language as a photographer and help you improve the quality of your practical work. You plan and negotiate the content of your programme with your tutor. It must include a major project on a theme which you choose yourself. You will also explore in detail a chosen genre of photography and three major movements which have influenced twentieth century photography.



If you want to study this course as part of a photography degree, click here: BA Hons Photography Degree.
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  • The continuing importance of composition
  • Photography themes
  • Theoretical studies in twentieth century photography
  • Researching different ways photographers have approached the medium
  • A major personal project.

The course will explore the tension between intent and process in creating photographic images; extend your ability to communicate a wide range of visual experiences into information which can be translated into photographs; investigate the theories and concepts underlying your chosen projects; make innovative use of means of expression and technique; deepen your understanding of photography.

Students complete nine projects and five assignments. They also maintain a learning log.



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