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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Only after successfully completing the Introductory Studies Programme are students considered for placement in the diploma programme.

The student must attend an interview, submit a portfolio of relevant first-year work appropriate to their proposed direction of study and may also be required to complete a challenge test in order to finalise the selection process.

ADMISSION TO THE SECOND YEAR SPECIALISATION FIELDS:
The final placement procedure for entrance to any of these directions takes place at the end of the academic year, and is based on the following criteria:
The student must pass all modules in the Introductory Studies qualification.
The student will be requested to indicate a first as well as a second choice of preferred study direction at the second year level.
The student must attend an interview with a panel of second year module lecturers, together with the relevant Head of Department.
The student must submit a portfolio of relevant first year work appropriate to their proposed direction of study, for considering at the said interview(s).
The student may be required to complete a challenge test (theoretical and/or practical) in order to finalise the selection process.

During the interview process, students are counselled as to the discipline most suited to their abilities, and are subsequently offered a place in an appropriate qualification.

Departments reserve the right to accept only those students who display the appropriate aptitude for the intended field of study.

All placements made as a result of the above-mentioned interview process must be deemed to be provisional. Lists are published on the Faculty Notice Board after the interview process is completed. Entrance remains conditional until the date that the Examination Department publishes the official first year results

QUALIFICATION OBJECTIVES
To provide students with a comprehensive, yet general, training that will equip them for productive employment in the fields of commercial, fashion or advertising photography; photo finishing industries; publishing and journalism; film and video production; digital imaging technology or as freelance artists, to name but a few careers.
To develop an awareness of expressive potential of the photographic/digital imaging medium as a means of solving visual communication problems by:
Providing a comprehensive knowledge of photographic/imaging process, materials and apparatus.
Emphasising the importance and relevance of economic, aesthetic, social, ethical and business principles as they operate in a professional environment.
Encouraging experimentation and stimulating creative thinking within parameters that can be open-ended or restrictive.
Developing a student’s confidence in his/her ability to integrate skills, knowledge and experience for real-world application in the creative industries.

DURATION
Two years full-time after successful completion of the Introductory Studies year.

CURRICULUM

Presented
Module
Code
Credit
Value

First Year – See Introductory Studies
120

Second year

Applied Photography II
Year
KAP2210
78

Theory of Photography II
Year
KTL2220
18

Visual Communication II
Year
KVA2220
12

Professional Practice II
Year
KFP2210
12

Credits Second Year

120

Third year

♦
Applied Photography III
Year
KAP3310
78

♦
Theory of Photography III
Year
KTL3320
18

♦
Visual Communication III
Year
KVA3320
12

♦
Professional Practice III
Year
KFP3110
12

Credits Second Year

120

Total NQF credits

360

♦ Major modules (please refer to the General Prospectus).

GENERAL INFORMATION AND REGULATIONS
For more information in connection with NMMU’s regulations, consult the General Prospectus and Regulations. The following is additional information and a summary of the more important points of the above qualification:

CLASS ATTENDANCE AND MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR TEST AND PROJECT SUBMISSION
An 80% attendance is compulsory and non-negotiable. Students must write a minimum of 80% of all theory tests and submit at least 80% of all practical assignments/projects. (Medical certificates will only be taken into account for the other 20%).

Minimum attendance
Due to the practical nature of the classes offered, students must attend a minimum of 80% of lectures to gain admission to the examination, unless special leave is granted.

REQUIREMENTS: PROMOTION TO NEXT STUDY LEVEL AND RE-ADMISSION OF SENIOR STUDENTS
Students who have passed only 50% or less of their modules may not take modules at the next level, until a pass mark has been obtained for all outstanding modules.
Students who have passed more than 50% of their modules may only take modules at the next level subject to the following provisos:
They must register for all failed modules first;
Registration for the next level of a module is subject to the availability of relevant staff and/or space on the timetable.
Certain modules are linked in terms of content and coursework and cannot be registered for independently. For this reason, the registration of all offerings at the next level of study must be done with discretion and in consultation with the Head of Department and relevant module specialists and/or student counsellors.

PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF PREREQUISITE MODULES
The Head of Department (with the support of the Faculty Management Committee) has the right to refuse a student the right to register for any module at the next level for any academic reason not covered by the above clauses.

ACADEMIC PROGRESS
A student must show satisfactory progress in his/her assignments and tests. The Faculty Management Committee reserves the right to bar a student who is making unsatisfactory progress from examinations or to bar him/her from classes or to terminate a student’s studies.
Except where otherwise specified, a sub-minimum of 40% in the course mark, for each module, is required for admission to the final examination.
Students whose academic progress is unsatisfactory, or with an unsatisfactory attendance record will receive up to a maximum of three written warnings after which they may be asked to leave the qualification.

In general, the qualification for admission consideration is the level of secondary education required to apply for university studies in the home province, state or country. In addition, various programs require prerequisite courses (profiles). For example, applicants to the Bachelor of/Baccalaureate in Science, Engineering or Computer Science programs should have senior secondary school courses in mathematics and other sciences. Those applying to the Bachelor of/Baccalaureate in Commerce or Administration degrees require a background in mathematics. Other programs (e.g. visual or performing arts, journalism, creative writing, etc.) require portfolios, interviews, and/or letters of intent.
For full details on program prerequisites, grade requirements and availability, you should refer to the Admission Requirements of the specific programs.

The following qualifications are the minimums required for consideration and do not guarantee admission to the University or its programs.
Canada
Alberta – Grade 12
British Columbia – Grade 12 with four provincially examinable courses
Manitoba – Grade 12
New Brunswick – Grade 12
Newfoundland – Grade 12
Northwest Territories – Grade 12
Nova Scotia – Grade 12
Ontario – Secondary School Diploma with a minimum of six Grade 12 U or M courses
Prince Edward Island – Grade 12
Quebec – Diploma of Collegial Studies (DEC)
Saskatchewan – Grade 12
Yukon – Grade 12

All applicants must have completed appropriate Grade 12, U or M academic subjects. They must also have Grade 12 or U English or French, if graduated from French school. Applicants to programs that require prerequisite courses in mathematics and sciences are expected to have completed these courses at the Grade 12 level (in the case of Ontario, at the U level).

For students with the International Baccalaureate, see the International Admission Requirements.
Program Length

Because students in the province of Quebec must complete a minimum of 13 years of study prior to entering university, the duration of a regular degree program is normally three years (90 credits). The Bachelor of/Baccalaureate in Engineering, Bachelor of/Baccalaureate in Arts (Early Childhood and Elementary Education), Bachelor of/Baccalaureate in Education (TESL), and Bachelor of/ Baccalaureate in Fine Arts (Specialization in Art Education) degree programs are four years (120 credits) in length.

Graduates of secondary schools outside the province of Quebec may be considered for admission to the Extended Credit Program at Concordia. The ECP requires completion of 30 credits in addition to the regular degree program. The duration of a degree program is normally four years. The BEng degree, the BA, Early Childhood and Elementary Education Program, the BEd, TESL and the BFA, Art Education will generally require five years of full‑time study to complete.

We do not require a photography portfolio for admission. We can start you out at the beginning level, as many of our students come into the program with very little prior photography experience. If you have prior photographic experience, please bring your portfolio to share with your academic advisor, who wil examine it to help determine placement in classes. This might enable you to skip some of the preliminaries.
First Year Applicants

Applicants who have never attended a college or university, and applicants who are coming to Barry with less than 12 hours of transferable college credits are considered first year applicants. First year applicants are required to complete the following application process:

1. Complete the online undergraduate application, or receive a copy of the conventional paper application by contacting the Office of Admissions.

2. Submit the non-refundable application fee ($20.00/online application, $30.00/paper application) made payable by check or money order to Barry University . Submit official transcripts from all secondary and post secondary institutions.

3. Submit official SAT or ACT scores (applies to students under the age of 21). The Barry University code for SAT I: 5053; ACT: 0718.

4. If you have completed a G.E.D., forward the official results of that examination and the official high school transcripts documenting your secondary education.

Admission to the department requires the submission of an acceptable portfolio and transcript evaluation for both freshman and internal and external transfer students. Prospective students are required to submit documentation of their work, or they may schedule an in-person review; all accepted students must have examples of their work as slides, CD or DVD-ROMs or other approved media in their departmental file. In-person reviews are recommended for transfer students. Transfer students are advised that it may take more than two years at Fredonia to complete degree requirements, depending on their chosen major. It is recommended that all prospective students contact the Department of Visual Arts and New Media for additional information concerning portfolios and admission requirements.

Completed application for admission.
Nonrefundable application fee. $25 if submitted online; $50 if submitted in paper form.
Official transcript from last high school attended. General Equivalency Diploma is also acceptable. International transcripts must be in English or accompanied by a certified English translation.
Official report of SAT or ACT scores* including the writing section.

All applicants are now automatically reviewed for academic scholarship consideration based on completed application files. Scholarships also may be awarded to admitted students based on a combination of academic and artistic achievements.

Required for Artistic Scholarship Consideration
Portfolio, audition or writing submission.

Optional Supporting Materials for Application or Scholarship Consideration
Recommendations. Up to three recommendations may be submitted by teachers, counselors or community leaders who have had immediate contact with the applicant.
Statement of purpose.
Interview.

General RequirementsCitizenship Status
Only Canadian citizens and those who have permanent resident (landed immigrant) status in Canada may enrol at Langara College as domestic students. The College may request evidence of citizenship or permanent residence status.
International Students
International students may be accepted at the College on a cost-recovery basis. Please refer to the international student information in this Calendar.
English Language Proficiency
Applicants must possess a level of English proficiency sufficient to support studies at Langara College.

Language RequirementsLangara English Test (LET) OR Language Proficiency Index (LPI)

If you plan to enrol in a first-semester English or Communications course or certain Biology, Economics or Philosophy courses, you must take the Langara English Test (LET) or BC Language Proficiency Index Test (LPI) prior to the semester in which you want to register. Application forms are available at the Langara College Counselling Department. Students who have an ‘A’ in BC English 12 or BC English Literature 12 or equivalent are not required to write the LET or LPI. Please refer to prerequisite information in the course description section of this Calendar.

Specific Program Requirements

Many Langara College programs have specific admission requirements in addition to those listed under General Requirements and Admission Requirements. Please refer to the program section of this Calendar for more information.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Regular Academic Admission

The academic requirements for admission to Langara College are:
Successful completion of a BC secondary program (Grade 12) or the equivalent or
Successful completion of an A.B.E. (Adult Basic Education) or G.E.D. (General Educational Development) program.
Dean’s Admission

Applicants not eligible for Regular Academic Admission may be granted Dean’s Admission by the Dean of Student Support Services or delegate on the basis of age, background, previous education, and general suitability for direct entry to college-level studies. Prospective students must be at least 19 years of age on the first day of the semester in which they want to enrol.
Conditional Admission

Applicants currently enrolled in BC Grade 12 who are missing only one course for Grade 12 graduation, may appeal for admission to Langara College. To be considered for conditional admission, applicants must:1 Be currently enrolled in the missing course, maintaining a 60% average.
2 Complete an Application for Admission and an Appeal for Admission and Re-admission form, both available from the Registrar’s Office.
3 Submit an official transcript of Grade 11 and 12 courses completed to date of application to the College and an interim transcript of the course in progress, along with the forms in (2) above, to the Registrar’s Office.

Secondary/Post-Secondary Concurrent Studies

BC Secondary students entering or currently in Grade 12 who have demonstrated academic excellence may apply for limited admission to university transfer or open career courses while attending secondary school.

Enrolment will be restricted to three credits of study per semester. Admission will be approved on a semester by semester basis until students have met Grade 12 graduation requirements or have reached the age of 19 years.

Students wishing to apply under this category of admission must submit an application for admission, co-signed by a parent or legal guardian, a letter of support from their secondary school principal, an official final transcript of their Grade 11 year, and a copy of any interim transcripts of their Grade 12 year, if available.

Appeals for admission and re-admission are accepted at the Registrar’s Office up to one week before the first day of classes.

NOTE:
Langara College is not able to guarantee registration in specific programs or courses even if you have been granted admission. Successful registration is also dependent upon having the required prerequisites for individual programs and/or courses.
Transfer Credit

Transfer guides and course planning sessions, designed to assist students with course selection in university-transfer programs, are available from the Counselling Department. If you are transferring between institutions in British Columbia, you may refer to the BC Transfer Guide at www.bctransferguide.ca
Transfer To Langara College

Upon request, 60% of Langara College diploma, certificate, associate degree and bachelor degree program requirements may be transferred from another recognized post-secondary institution. These credits must have been completed within the first 60% of your program. Transfer credit is not included in the calculation of GPA.

To request transfer credit, you must submit a Transfer Credit Request form (available from the Registrar’s Office or on the College website), an official transcript from the transferring institution, course outlines for courses completed outside BC, and the appropriate fees. The deadline for transfer credit required to meet prerequisite requirements is ten weeks before the semester begins; the deadline for transfer credit required to meet graduation requirements is the end of February each year. If you need the credit only to meet prerequisite requirements, you may go to the appropriate department for a prerequisite override. Students with an acceptable post-secondary English or Communications course may apply at the Registrar’s Office for a Langara English Test (LET) or a Language Proficiency Index (LPI) exemption. Official transcripts are required.
International Baccalaureate/Advanced Placement Courses

If you have completed the International Baccalaureate Diploma or have passed an Advanced Placement Examination administered by the College Entrance Examination Board, you may be eligible for college credit. Please refer to the British Columbia Transfer Guide or contact the Registrar’s Office for further information. You must complete a Transfer Credit Request Form and submit an official IB or AP transcript.

Transfer credit is not included in the calculation of your Langara College GPA.
Transfer To Other Institutions

If you plan to transfer from Langara College to another educational institution, you should consult the Registrar’s Office of that institution to determine the transferability of courses you have taken at Langara College. The institution to which your official transcript is sent may evaluate your courses, appraise your letter grades, and compute your grade point average in accordance with its own policies and regulations. You may also refer to the BC Transfer Guide at www.bctransferguide.ca. If you plan to transfer, you should discuss your plans with a College counsellor; however, the responsibility for the final choice of a course or program is yours.
Prior Learning, Flexible Assessment and Recognition

Langara College values students and the learning they have acquired through non-formal education, work and life experiences. Prior Learning, Flexible Assessment and Recognition (PLFAR) is a way that such learning may be assessed for college credit. The College has implemented a PLFAR service for Langara College students. Opportunities for PLFAR are dependent upon the resources available to support the process, and therefore, will only be available from time to time. Students are advised to check with the relevant department to confirm whether flexible assessment is available within the department.
Document Verification

All documents are routinely verified. Evidence of falsified documents will result in the denial of your admission to the College. Information on falsified documents is shared with the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada.
Retention of Student Records

Records of academic performance at Langara College are retained indefinitely. Materials supporting your admission may be destroyed two years after your first registration. Before submitting irreplaceable material to support your application, check with the Registrar’s Office.

All admissions material will be destroyed after one year if you do not register into courses.
Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy

Information received and maintained as part of your student record is collected under the authority of the Colleges and Institutes Act. Signing the application form authorizes the College to use the student record information for the purpose of research and College operations. Langara College gathers and maintains information for the purposes of admission, registration and other fundamental activities related to attending a public post-secondary institution in British Columbia and being a member of the Langara College community. This information is protected and used in compliance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

Campus Choices:
Downtown Milwaukee (day and evening classes): 414-297-MATC
Some classes offered at Discovery World.

Start Dates: August/January

Special Admission Requirements: None

Program Code: 10-207-1

Admission to the department requires the submission of an acceptable portfolio and transcript evaluation for both freshman and internal and external transfer students. Prospective students are required to submit documentation of their work, or they may schedule an in-person review; all accepted students must have examples of their work as slides, CD or DVD-ROMs or other approved media in their departmental file. In-person reviews are recommended for transfer students. Transfer students are advised that it may take more than two years at Fredonia to complete degree requirements, depending on their chosen major. It is recommended that all prospective students contact the Department of Visual Arts and New Media for additional information concerning portfolios and admission requirements.