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The B.F.A. program in Photography is designed to prepare students to succeed in the competitive world of professional photography while at the same time maintaining the standards and the aims of a NCA education. The NCA Photography program has an applied emphasis designed to prepare B.F.A. graduates to enter one of several professional fields of photography, including but not limited to advertising, illustration, editorial, portrait, journalistic or a fine art sub-discipline.

Graduates of the program develop photographic skills with fine art aesthetics, visual problem solving, and traditional and digital imaging photographic media as evidenced in their personal portfolios. Students also develop an understanding of both historic and contemporary photographic trends and masters. Collectively these attributes are gained through classroom instruction, work production, exposure to working professionals, and internships.

Students in the Photography program develop quality photographic projects with the final goal of a presentation portfolio.

Commercial Photography Concentration
The Commercial Photography major is designed to prepare students for wide range of experiences. This course of study is the broadest based view of the professional photography majors, and includes required courses in Portraiture and Industrial/Scientific photography. The result is versatility that can give the commercial photographer an edge in competing successfully in a wide range of markets.

Course summarySubject area: Foundation Degrees
Location of study: Cambridge
Length of study: 2 years
UCAS code: W641
Entry requirements: 80 tariff points at A Level or equivalent. Required subject(s): 2 years post-16 study, Portfolio & interview
Course overview
The course will prepare students to be part of the photographic industry.

The main aims of this degree are:
to develop the technical and creative skills
to understand the digital workflow, video production and basic web design
to provide opportunities to undertake work-based learning within the photographic industry, allowing students to see in operation and practice new skills learnt in class;
to develop knowledge and understanding of a range of styles, both historical and contemporary, used within photographic practice.
to be able to contextualise their own practice
to enable students to graduate with evidence of a body of work, both hard copy and digital, which can assist in future professional advancement;
to equip students for employment/self employment in the field of photography and/or digital media and within the creative industries;
to provide a two-year Professional Photography degree which enables students to go on to level three of the BA(Hons) Photography degree or to other specialist degrees.
Foundation Degrees are new, modern higher education qualifications that combine the needs of industry with academic skills. The aim of FdA Professional Photography is to equip you with the skills and knowledge required to work in the photographic industry. This means the programme has a distinctly vocational flavour with the focus being very much on the practical elements of the field, but also allows you learn how to contextualise your images.

Course content will develop your digital skills to an advanced level, and you’ll learn to use a wide range of different cameras and formats. In the lighting workshops you’ll learn to work with studio flash, on location, and mixed lighting. You’ll also develop basic design skills for website creation. In fact, you’ll cover all areas of professional practice.

Specialist workshops and lectures in areas such as fashion, portrait and product photography, provide a grounding in technical aspects as well as bringing you up to speed with current trends. Illustrated talks will bring you closer to the work of a number of practitioners working internationally at a high level.

Throughout your studies you’ll enjoy the support and guidance of our highly experienced teaching staff, and by the end of the course you’ll be expected to produce a high-quality digital and hard copy portfolio to demonstrate just how far you’ve come. Graduates of FdA Professional Photography may transfer to the third year of the BA (Hons) Photography.

Develop unique skills, insights, and career options in the dynamic field of professional photography. Our Associate of Arts in Photography program lets you explore commercial, fine art, and documentary photography. Specialty courses, hands-on experience, internships, and interaction with nationally and internationally known guest lecturers develop your aesthetic awareness and judgment while expanding your perspective on the visual arts. Master advanced technical skills as faculty members concentrate on furthering your growth, emphasizing a strong portfolio, marketing skills, career and educational opportunities, and assistance with job placement and more. Many students elect to continue their studies at the baccalaureate level, majoring in photography or related fields such as art, media, communications, or journalism.

Develop unique skills, insights, and career options in the dynamic field of professional photography. Our Associate of Arts in Photography program lets you explore commercial, fine art, and documentary photography. Specialty courses, hands-on experience, internships, and interaction with nationally and internationally known guest lecturers develop your aesthetic awareness and judgment while expanding your perspective on the visual arts. Master advanced technical skills as faculty members concentrate on furthering your growth, emphasizing a strong portfolio, marketing skills, career and educational opportunities, and assistance with job placement and more. Many students elect to continue their studies at the baccalaureate level, majoring in photography or related fields such as art, media, communications, or journalism.

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The Diploma in Photography is intended to serve students who are committed to pursuing a career in photography. The programme spans the major concepts and skills associated with professional photography, including studio, editorial, corporate and portrait photography. These areas of study are supported by courses in design, business management, theory and criticism, professional practice and electronic imaging.

Whether working as an applied or fine artist, the successful photographer is one who can find the most appropriate blend of a developed aesthetic and the science and technology of image-making to produce a legible personal statement. The Photography Program at Marywood offers a strong foundation in the technical skills required of the photographer. Traditional media are stressed, while developments in digital imaging are embraced. Fluency in the medium is enriched and expanded by the study of aesthetics and art/photographic history, as well as through class discussions and critiques, which emphasize the development of the voice of the individual as artist. The relationship of photography to other disciplines, such as illustration and graphic design, is explored in projects involving both areas of study. Marywood’s flexible program is designed to meet the individual needs of the aspiring photographic professional.

10-203-105 Photographic Composition 2 credits
A survey of composition as an important tool of the photographer that helps to establish purpose and meaning to visual statement. Includes an introduction to the field of professional photography through the work of some noted photographers.
10-203-107 Studio Photography 1 3 credits
Basic theory and practical application in the use of lenses and light meters, exposure techniques and related image processing systems. Basic principles of the use of black and white film, film processing and creation of black and white prints are included. Corequisite: 10-203-120.
10-203-108 Studio Photography 2 3 credits
Continuation of Studio Photography 1 with emphasis on the portrayal of architectural forms, light, and control of perspective. Prerequisites: 10-203-107 and 10-203-120.
10-203-109 Studio Photography 3 3 credits
Emphasizes photographic solutions for many occupational areas such as industrial and freelance. Students are encouraged to set up individual projects and their solutions. Prerequisite: 10-203-108 and 10-203-142.
10-203-120 Lighting Techniques 2 credits
Introduction to the laws of light, learning the qualities of natural and artificial light sources. Lighting for form, texture and separation using basic lighting techniques. The use of standard studio lighting for contrast control and correct exposure. Corequisite: 10-203-107.
10-203-121 Commercial Photography 1 3 credits
Professional digital photography with an emphasis on creating solutions for advertising and business illustration using advanced digital color and image manipulation techniques. Prerequisites: 10-203-108 and 10-203-141.
10-203-124 Portrait Photography 2 credits
Theory and principles of professional digital portrait photography. Studio and environmental portraiture. Emphasis on lighting, posing and character analysis. Prerequisites: 10-203-108 and 10-203-141 or consent of instructor.
10-203-125 Business of Photography 1 credit
Survey of business practices in professional photography. Includes ethical, legal, and copyright issues. Prerequisite: must be in final semester of required photo courses for the Photography Program.
10-203-126 Advanced Digital Studio Portrait 2 credits
Develops advanced studio portrait skills utilizing digital capture equipment for photo output. Emphasis on special projects and cooperative shooting situations with other programs using a wide variety of tools, materials and techniques. Prerequisites: 10-203-108, 10-203-121, 10-203-142 and 10-206-134.
10-203-141 Color Photography 1 3 credits
Basic introduction to additive and subtractive color theory using digital techniques and color principles. Image capture, manipulation and output will be covered. Prerequisites: 10-203-107 or consent of instructor.
10-203-142 Color Photography 2 3 credits
Covers advanced color theory and advanced principles of digital color. Advanced digital color workflow, examination of capture, manipulation and output systems and professional color management principles will be part of the course. Prerequisites: 10-203-141 and 10-203-108.
10-203-173 Photojournalism 2 credits
Photography for publication with the visual image used to relate events, ideas or circumstances. Students are exposed to techniques in which news stories can be communicated through visual images in print. Prerequisite: 10-203-107 or consent of instructor.
10-203-176 Photographic Communication 2 credits
Exploratory in nature, with emphasis on projects that communicate through the photographic medium. In consultation with the instructor, students may produce projects such as photo essays, documentary photographs, posters, audiovisual programs, self-promotion pieces or photographic displays. Prerequisites: 10-203-108, 10-206-134 and 10-203-142.
10-203-185 Portfolio Preparation 2 credits
The culmination of photographic skills acquired during study for the Associate Degree in Photography now is put into the form of a portfolio. This is a very important tool showing prospective employers skills and capabilities. The Portfolio Show highlights the semester’s efforts. Departmental approval of the finished portfolio is required. Prerequisite: must be in the final semester of required photo courses for the Photography Program.
10-206-109 Intro to Electronic Design 2 credits
Provides students with a background in two-dimensional digital design using Adobe Photoshop and also covers basic techniques in scanning, outputting digital images and preparing image files for use on the World Wide Web.
10-206-117 Audiovisual Techniques 1 3 credits
This course will focus on photographic and electronic equipment for digital data manipulation and data structures. Topics also covered deal with the digital image as it related to on screen presentations (PDF, iPhoto, PowerPoint); browser and file management (Adobe Bridge); workflow and best practices.
10-206-130 Video Production 1 3 credits
Video Production 1 surveys the principles of telecasting operations, including camera techniques, lighting, sound film, settings, scenery, floor directing, script, art, and on-camera performance. Lectures, reading, assignments and projects provide an understanding of the television industry, its history, development and principles of operation.
10-206-134 Electronic Imaging 3 credits
This course explores advanced computer skills, issues and skills unique to electronic image handling, utilization of image enhancement software, operation of desktop scanners as input devices, preparation of image for the world wide web, and legal and ethical issues regarding electronic image handling and manipulation. Prerequisites: 10-203-108 and 10-203-141.
Recommended Electives
10-203-199 Photography Internship 1 credit
10-206-139 Electronic Imaging 2 3 credits