Higher Professional Diploma in Photo Imaging – Foundation Degree (Level 4)
Learn essential and specialist photography and business skills with the Higher Professional Diploma in Photo Imaging.For a Diploma in Photo Imaging you’ll ideally be working in photography or have access to a work experience setting.The qualification is designed for anyone who’s serious about a career in things like:- Photography general - fashion photography- portraiture- laboratory management- video production.
There are 6 mandatory units:
- Photographic image creation
- Image management (either film recording and darkroom processes or digital recording and electronic manipulation)
- Visual studies and photographic techniques
- Business planning for photo imaging (double unit)
- Photographic design and reproduction.
You select 2 optional units from:
- Scientific and photographic technical imaging
- Photographic studio imaging
- Photographic location imaging
- Photographic aerial imaging
- Underwater photography
- Quality management in photographic laboratories
- Interactive media design production
- Moving image production (video).
You also select 4 units from:
- Photographic fine art imaging
- Photography for advertising
- Fashion photography
- Editorial, press and public relations photography
- Portraiture and social photography
- Corporate (industrial and commercial) photography
- Photographic laboratory management
- Specialist darkroom practices
- Contextual studies in photo imaging
- Assessment and training in photography businesses
- Specialist photographic applications for scientific researchPersonal and professional development.
International Students:
All international students are required to have a minimum of B1 or B2 level of English as per the CEFR. The new UKBA rules which have come into effect from 21st April 2011 for English Language requirements.