Subject Leader, Visual Arts

Photography - UH-000480

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Every person who applies for this course and meets the minimum entry requirement – regardless of any disability – will be given the same opportunity in the selection process.  General advice and information regarding disability and the support the University can give can be found by contacting student services as follows:
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Minimum entry requirements fall within the University Regulations. Students will normally apply for the courses through UCAS (Universities &amp; Colleges Admissions Service).
Candidates must be able to satisfy the general admissions requirements of the University of Huddersfield and the specific requirements of the course in one of the following ways:
 
·        School/College leavers to have reached the age of 18 years on admission
·        Satisfactory completion of an interview inspection, if appropriate
·        Achievement of at least 120-104 UCAS points through a combination of:
-        Passes in five subjects at GCSE level (Maths and English required) and either Advanced GCE (A2 level), or a Vocational A-level award.
-        OR a Scottish Certificate of Education with passes in five subjects, three at the higher grade, or passes in four subjects at the higher grade
-        OR a National Diploma awarded by the EdExcel Foundation in a relevant subject.
-        OR an Irish Leaving Certificate with Grade C or above in four subjects at Higher level.
-     OR a European or International Baccalaureate
-     OR qualifications deemed equivalent to the above
-     OR a national certificate awarded by Ed Excel Foundation (formerly BTEC) in relevant subject area Distinction or above and 1 A-level grade B or above.
·        Applicants with prior learning or prior experiential learning will be considered individually by the University of Huddersfield, School of Art, Design and Architecture APL/APEL Panel.  This Panel will look at each applicant on an individual basis, to assess whether the applicant has acquired the necessary skills and knowledge deemed appropriate to be granted credit on the course where applicable.
·        Holders of an EdExcel BTEC Higher National Diploma (or equivalent) may be considered for entry with specific credit.  Students seeking entry by this route may be given directed studies in particular subjects.
·        Exceptionally, the Admissions Panel may admit an applicant whose qualifications do not conform to the above requirements.
Applicants with prior learning or prior experiential learning will be considered individually by the School APLA/APEL panel (a student seeking credit within the structure of the course may claim accreditation for prior learning (APLA) and/or prior experiential learning (APEL) which is equivalent to that arising from the relevant modules of study).  The School APLA/APEL panel will look at each applicant individually to assess whether the applicant has acquired the necessary skills and knowledge deemed appropriate to be granted credit where applicable on the Courses.
Mature and Overseas Students (considered on an individual basis)
·        Mature students with no or few formal qualifications will be considered for admission, but will be expected to show their aptitude and suitability for the course.
·        Students whose first language is not English will need to meet the minimum requirements of an English Language qualification. The minimum for IELTS is 6.0 overall with no element lower than 5.5, or equivalent will be considered acceptable.

UH-000480 - Photography

Foundation Core

Foundation Optional

Foundation Compulsory

Foundation Level

Sandwich Year Out Optional

Sandwich Year Out

Intermediate Compulsory

Intermediate Optional

Intermediate Core

Intermediate Level

Honours Compulsory

Honours Core

Honours Optional

Honours Level

Structure

Certificate of Higher Education

Bachelor of Arts

Diploma of Higher Education

Analyse the concepts and skills necessary to develop both the capacity for independent learning and the ability to work with others. 

Present ideas and work to audiences in a range of situations.

Problem solve – select and use of appropriate methods to find solutions.

Demonstrate the development of skills, knowledge, interests and personal values in relation to individual academic aspirations and career choice. (PDP)

Demonstrate evidence of the broad vocational, economic, social and environmental contexts of study and the range of professional opportunities available.

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the emerging global and multi-cultural issues/ developments, (including social, cultural, economic, environmental and political) relevant to the practice of photography and moving image.

Demonstrate awareness and be receptive to new ideas.

Share responsibility for allocation of team tasks and outcomes.

Articulate ideas and information comprehensibly in visual, oral and written.

Creatively utilise a wide range of photographic and moving image systems with an aesthetic sensibility in the effective outcomes of commercial and self-directed practice.

Analyse information and experiences, formulate independent judgements and articulate reasoned arguments through reflection, review and evaluation.

Demonstrate knowledge of the historical and cultural influences on photography and moving image and a critical understanding of cultural theory and its impact on lens based representative practices.

Demonstrate the ability to develop and propose appropriate initiatives and strategies within a changing professional, social and cultural landscape, using skills in entrepreneurship and client/audience negotiations.

Source, navigate, select, retrieve, evaluate, manipulate and manage information from a variety of sources.

Demonstrate the ability to interact with others through collaboration, collective endeavour and negotiation within the global context of photography and moving image.

Demonstrate an approach to problem solving, and the capacity to work independently, encouraging resilience and self-determination.

Anticipate and accommodate change and work within contexts of ambiguity, uncertainty and unfamiliarity.

Demonstrate through production of practical evidence the capacity to be experimental with an aesthetic sensibility.

Plan research, to gather, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources.

Study independently, set goals, manage own workloads.

Demonstrate an awareness of specific historical and contemporary practical skills of photographic practice that are required to gain competency in technique and creative realisation. 

Demonstrate knowledge and ability to employ materials, media, techniques, methods, technologies and tools associated with photography and the moving image.

Demonstrate knowledge of how an individual's practice correlates with subject expectations to inform originality and personal expression.

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the core and associated concepts and practices of photography and moving image.

Evaluate the impact of and adapt to, a range of contemporary and pervasive issues regarding technological development and the globalised image networks.

Select and employ communication, information and digital technologies.

Demonstrate the ability to use visual, written, oral, and digital communication techniques in the distribution and dissemination of work.

Interact effectively with others through collaboration, collective endeavour and negotiation.

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the core concepts and theories of the development of entrepreneurial practices relevant to intended professional environments.

UH-000480

Subject review for Art and Communication Subject Area, March 2018.
Conclusions on quality and standards
The panel was fully confident that the courses met the quality and standards requirements set by the University.
 
Please note:  This specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the Course and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if he/she takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided. 
More detailed information on the learning outcomes, content and teaching, learning and assessment methods of each module can be found in the study module guide and course handbook.  The accuracy of the information contained in this document is reviewed by the University and may be checked by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education.
 
Key sources of information about the course can be found in:
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·        Induction packs sent to students prior to arrival at University followed as part of an induction programme for orientation and introducing study skills at the beginning of term.
·        Student handbook and on-line module guides.
·        Specialist PC &amp; CAD facilities
·        Virtual learning environment
·        Learning resources bureau
·        Personal Academic Tutor System
·        Student Mentorship
·        Academic Skills Tutor.
·        A Personal Development Planning (PDP) system
 
Equal Opportunities
In admitting students, and in teaching and assessing them, the course operates in conformity with the University and School of Art, Design and Architecture’s policies on equal opportunities.
Equality and Diversity Act 2010
In admitting students, and in teaching and assessing them, the course operates in conformity with Section 3 of the UK Equality Code for Students with Disabilities.
Students with disabilities will be considered on an individual basis and the School will make reasonable adjustment to accommodate individual needs depending on their assessment with the University Disabilities Office.
Personal Development Planning will be used to enhance student ability to reflect upon their learning within modules. It will be formally introduced to students at the start of each academic year. The process will be embedded within the course so that students will be asked to think about their own work and the work of colleagues and to reflect upon feedback. This mechanism will include self-reflection, recording, target setting, action planning and monitoring.