Commercial Photography & Cinematography
This Foundation Degree in Commercial Photography and Cinematography is a creative and practically oriented programme designed for those who wish to gain the skills and experience necessary for the photography and cinematography industries.
| Award Name | Degree - Foundation at UK Level 5 |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | Open University |
| NFQ Level |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree - Foundation at UK Level 5 | Open University |
Duration
2 years Full-time.
Entry Requirements
Higher Education Entry Criteria
Each Higher Education programme has its own distinctive entry requirements. This is set as a minimum UCAS points for entry. On some programmes, applicants must also hold subject specific qualifications to gain a place. Therefore, it is essential that you check entry requirements for each programme you are applying for. Please note, these are qualifications that applicants must have completed and certified to gain entry onto the respective programmes.
Applicants must hold a GCSE pass at Grade C/4 or above in both English Language and Mathematics. Level 2 Certificate in Essential Skills - Application of Number and Essential Skills Literacy may be regarded as an acceptable alternative to GCSE Maths and English.
We recognise that prior learning or experience may give some students credit towards a qualification to gain entry onto a programme or credit towards a programme of study. Please refer to our Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) process.
Please also note: The College reserves the right to increase the entry requirements for all Higher Education provision based on demand and required academic standards, as specified by the Awarding Body/validating organisation.
Applicants applying to programmes validated by university partners (UU, QUB and OU) who hold international qualifications must provide certificates to determine equivalence before an offer can be made.
The minimum entry requirement accepted for this course is 80 Tariff Points. Depending on the number of applications, we may have to increase this.
You will also need to have a keen interest in image making and content creation. Prior experience and/or qualifications in Moving Image/Art/Media/Film is not mandatory but would be highly beneficial.
Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) for HE Courses
APL allows you to use evidence from prior learning or experience to gain entry onto a course at Belfast Met. Belfast Met will work with you to make sure that relevant learning or work experience is formally recognised through the APL Process. For more information see Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) Process - Guidance for applicants. If you would like more information, or if you decide you would like to use the APL process, please contact the Course Co-ordinator. Contact details are provided at the end of these slides and on the course details page on Belfast Met website.
Careers / Further progression
Careers
The structure of our Commercial Photography and Cinematography course ensures you have a wide variety of experience in a range of photography and cinematography genres. Therefore, our students will graduate from the course with 2 years’ worth of relevant experience that proves to mirror industry standards, making the transition into the photography and cinematography industries outside the college as seamless as possible. Career prospects include:
Cinematographer
Photographer (corporate, studio, wedding, product, fashion, street)
Freelance Videographer
Editor
Lighting Technician
Colourist
Our courses also accommodate to those wishing to further their studies, particularly through top-up degrees that have been established with various partnering universities across the UK. These allow students who graduate from our course to go on to complete just one more year at another university to gain a full undergraduate degree.
Further information
Start Date: 15/09/2024. End Date: 15/06/2026.
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Academic period 2024:
Tuition Fee = £3050.00
Academic period 2025*:
Tuition Fee = £3050.00
Fees are payable annually.
*The fees for 2024 and 2025 have not been finalised and will be updated as soon as agreed.
Entry Year: 15/09/2024.
How to Apply
Make sure you apply as early as you can to increase your chance of getting onto your first choice course. Remember, you can apply for up to five courses!
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Overview
In 2021 the Belfast Met at E3 Studios introduced the unique and bespoke Commercial Photography and Videography HND. This course was developed out of a need for enhanced photography and videography skills in the industry and since 2021 we have continued to adapt this course to serve both the needs of our students and of industry. In line with this adaptation and development we have formed a new Commercial Photography and Cinematography foundation degree.
E3 Studios is uniquely equipped with fully operational, state-of-the-art production studios that are designed to give students hands-on experience of the industry, we deliver award winning bespoke courses in Film, Factual Television & Journalism, VFX and Commercial Photography & Videography.
This Foundation Degree in Commercial Photography and Cinematography is a creative and practically oriented programme designed for those who wish to gain the skills and experience necessary for the photography and cinematography industries.
You will be engaged in the making of various visual projects, encompassing a wide range of photographic genres, commercial cinematography, corporate cinematography, sound recording, editing and colour grading. In doing so, you will have opportunities to explore a range of industry roles and network with local experts in the field. The aim of the programme is to increase your technical competence, hone your creativity and develop autonomy.
Covering a range of pre-production, production, and post-production roles in a highly collaborative nature, this 2-year programme facilitates learners to enter the industry with confidence and even a sense of familiarity.
This course will allow access to our state-of-the-art studio facilities and the use of professional lighting, camera and sound equipment including Sony A7Siii’s, Red Komodo’s, Medium Format Cameras, BMPCC4K’s, Ursa Minis, Canon C300’s, Aputure and Nanlite lighting and Rode, Zoom and Seinnheiser sound equipment as well as film cameras the film of which will be developed in our custom dark room. We also have a state of the art photographic printer allowing us to print professional photos in-house.
This programme of study is likely to include enrichment units which are an additional component to enhance your employability.
Key Areas of Study:
Cinematography (Lighting)
Cinematography (Camera)
Photography (Lighting)
Photography (Camera)
Sound Mixing
Video Editing
Photo Editing
Film Developing
Directing
Producing
Whenever possible, we make our assessment methods practical in a way which reflects industry, with written components primarily being used to reinforce technical understanding and personally reflect on own performance. However, research is a core component to the development of any skillset, and so will be tested through written assessment alongside academic writing skills appropriate to the foundation degree level.
Contact Us
Tel: 028 9026 5335
Email: creativedigital@belfastmet.ac.uk