Bachelor of Arts (Honors) Photography, Video & Digital Imaging (Top Up)

Description

The Photography, Video & Digital Imaging program offers a dynamic exploration of digital and analogue photographic processes, fostering innovative approaches to image-making and contemporary storytelling. You’ll have the opportunity to personalize your studies, developing a strong and distinctive portfolio aligned with your evolving interests and aspirations. In Stage 3 of our undergraduate program, you’ll further refine your creative practice and explore career options post-graduation. You’ll plan and execute a final major project, which could include an exhibition, collaborative project, or online presentation. 

Through modules like ‘Professional Presence’ and ‘Research Project,’ you’ll establish a professional identity, career plan, and research skills to enhance your employability. Assessment throughout the program encompasses photography, video, and digital imaging, alongside research-based tasks like presentations, essays, and reports. Real-world experience is integral, with opportunities for public exhibitions, internships, live commissions, and volunteer work to build a professional CV. 

Our practical modules mirror industry approaches, providing challenges that build experience and confidence for post-graduation plans. Networking opportunities with professionals and recent graduates in creative industries support your development. Support services like Sunderland Futures (careers) and Enterprise Place (Digital Incubator) offer advice and resources to research, test, and launch your own business.

Level Award

Bachelor of Arts (Honors)

Conferring Institution

University of Sunderland (UK)

Career Pathways

Upon successful completion of the course, students are eligible to progress to the Master of Arts Visual Practice

Career Opportunities:

  • Advertising Photographer
  • Aerial Photographer
  • Art Director
  • Commercial Photographer
  • Creative Director
  • Digital Archivist
  • Digital Asset Manager
  • Digital Curator
  • Digital Imaging Specialist
  • Documentary Photographer
  • Drone Photographer
  • Editorial Photographer
  • Event Photographer
  • Fashion Photographer
  • Fine Art Photographer
  • Forensic Photographer
  • Freelance Photographer
  • Gallery Manager
  • Image Consultant
  • Museum Curator
  • Photo Editor
  • Photo Researcher
  • Photographic Educator
  • Photographic Technician
  • Photojournalist
  • Real Estate Photographer
  • Sports Photographer
  • Stock Photographer
  • Travel Photographer
  • Video Editor
  • Visual Storyteller

Minimum Entry Requirements

CCAMT’s Advanced Diploma in a related field.

OR 

Academic Achievement: 

Successful completion of a Foundation degree or at least two-thirds of an undergraduate degree (equivalent to 120 UK credits per year), which demonstrates substantial higher education study. 

Professional Experience:

Option 1: A minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience in the same industry for those who have completed 2 years or more of college/university education. This experience should be directly related to the program of study and demonstrate the application of academic knowledge in a practical setting. 

Option 2: For applicants with less academic progression, a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience, acknowledging the value of practical experience in compensating for the lesser duration of formal education. 

Supplementary Requirements: 

  • Professional References: Two professional references from individuals who can attest to the applicant’s professional capabilities and relevance of their work experience to the intended field of study. 
  • Personal Statement: A comprehensive personal statement detailing academic interests, professional experience, reasons for pursuing the program, and career objectives.
  • Proof of Continuous Professional Development: Documentation of additional qualifications, professional development, certifications, or training relevant to the field of study, highlighting an ongoing commitment to learning. 
  • Additional requirement: Dependent on program’s requirements such as audition or portfolio submissions ; 

AND

  • Minimum age: 19 years old
  • The student will need to submit a statement of purpose, creative portfolio.
  • Other qualifications which will be considered on a case-by-case basis. 

Full details of Entry Requirements

Minimum Language proficiency requirements

Language Proficiency Requirements

Statement of Purpose (500–800 words)

The student will need to describe their interest, involvement and experience in the visual arts. Visual arts experience can include work done with arts organisations or events such as film, design, performance, festivals, exhibitions. These can also be events you attended or student projects that you worked on. Statement of purpose to be submitted online.

Creative Portfolio

The student will also need to submit a portfolio – a collection of work that showcases their skills, personality and creative potential. This should include what they have learnt and created so far to what they plan to do next. Visual materials can include (but are not limited to) drawing, painting, photography, graphic design, film, sketches, video art, sculpture, ceramics, etc Interview The student will need to participate in a dialogue in relation to the submitted statement of purpose and creative portfolio – What are your motivations for choosing this course? Share your interest, influence and aspiration. What do you hope to achieve in this programme? You should also share how this programme might prepare you for your future career path.

Course Structure

  • Practice and Pitch 
  • Publish/Present 
  • Your Research Project 
  • Your Professional Presence 
  • Industry and Career

Teacher-Student Ratio 

  • Tutorial 1:25 
  • Lectural 1:80

Graduation Requirements: 

Duration

12 Months – 2 semesters (full-time)

Fees 

Tuition Fees: SGD$17,800 (subjected to 9% GST)
University Fees: SGD$6,000
excluding non-tuition fees and miscellaneous fees 

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