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Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Fashion Photography University of Bolton University of Bolton, UK

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GBP 13550

Tuition Fee (GBP)

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 Free

Application Fee

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36 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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80

TOEFL

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60%

Min GPA

Program Overview

If you have a passion for fashion and would love to work as a photographer in this vibrant industry, this is the course for you. Our friendly and expert tutors will guide you as you learn the skills to produce professional fashion images, ready to capture action on the catwalk, commercial studio fashion, and editorial for fashion and lifestyle magazines. We’ll also support you in becoming skilled in video and vlogging, which is essential for this fast-moving industry. We offer insights into how the industry works, helping you to build and nurture professional contacts. In addition to developing the core skills to become a fashion photographer, you’ll learn about the history of fashion and trends.

By completing this innovative course, you’ll already be ahead of the competition. Today’s photographers need to be multi-skilled, and that’s what you’ll be when you graduate. You’ll be industry-ready and well prepared to work in a wide range of photographic and media-related fields, for instance, magazines, e-commerce photography studios or websites. You might also choose to work in PR, social media marketing or blogging.

Studying alongside fashion students, you’ll develop key multimedia skills, including digital and social media, filming and editing video. You’ll work in our high-spec department equipped with industry-standard technology and the latest software, as well as in professional-standard photography studios with the latest camera and video equipment.

You’ll work alongside tutors with expertise in the online, magazine, photography and fashion industries. You’ll also complete fully-assessed work placements: our final-year career development module prepares you for the transition from graduation to full-time work. This exciting programme of study will be the perfect platform for your career in fashion.

Visit https://www.instagram.com/photoboltonuni/ to see examples of work from our students and graduates.

Highlights

  • We’ll cultivate your critical and analytical understanding of fashion photography practice. Combining practical studies, theory and current practice, we’ll help you develop critical and creative approaches to the limits and possibilities of fashion photography today.
  • Our team will support you as you develop industry-standard technical skills to complement your understanding of fashion imaging. We’ll encourage you to keep a keen interest in current developments in the industry so you can take advantage of new techniques, technologies and opportunities.
  • You’ll have the chance to work on producing an annual magazine and undertake our organised UK and overseas trips (additional costs may apply).
  • We’ll introduce you to established techniques of independent and academic enquiry so that you can learn to make informed judgements about practice and theory.
  • We’ll help you realise your ambition to independently produce fashion-related content in a wide range of formats and styles, for the full range of media, to industry standards.
  • We’ll support you in learning vital audio/video production skills for the industry, including social media (blogging and vlogging).
  • The Guardian University Guide 2022 ranks our Film Production and Photography courses as fourth in the UK for student-to-staff ratio, so you can be assured that we offer you excellent access to individual tutor support and small group teaching.

Key Features

  • We’ll guide you to develop a professional approach to working practices and build your understanding of industry expectations as you progress towards generating self-initiated projects.
  • You’ll have opportunities to engage with industry professionals, both in the classroom and during industry-based briefs and visits.
  • Our team will support you as you learn valuable and highly regarded transferable skills that will help you to build your professional and postgraduate future.
  • We’ll encourage speculation, research, critical judgment and fluency in subject debate as a means to inform your creative practice in fashion photography.
  • During your studies, we’ll encourage and guide your sense of social consciousness and ethical self-responsibility so you can develop and exhibit positive ethical codes as a fashion photographer.
  • You’ll also be expected to complete a fully assessed work placement. Our final year career development module is designed to prepare you for the transition from graduation to full-time work.
  • By choosing to study with us, you'll have the chance to enjoy Bolton's many shops, bars, restaurants and leisure facilities. Manchester, one of the UK's most multicultural and lively cities, is less than 20 minutes away by train. Not forgetting, the North West of England is renowned for its beautiful countryside, coastline and heritage. This makes Bolton an ideal base from which to explore some of the best cultural and outdoor activities the UK offers.
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Additional Information

Program Level 3-Year Bachelor's Degree

College/University Processing Time 21

Program Intensity Full-Time

Post-Study Work Visa (PSWV) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Sep 2024

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have Standard XII Higher Secondary Certificate.

    6 IELTS Score
    80 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    50 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    60% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    13550

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     Free

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    9207 Per year

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