International Foundation Year in Art, Media and Architecture (2 Semesters), Leading to Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Photography Study Group - University of Huddersfield International Study Centre, UK

International Foundation Year in Art, Media & Architecture
The International Foundation Year in Art, Media & Architecture will prepare you for an undergraduate degree in a range of fields such as media, design journalism and fashion design.

You will study core modules, which are general skills subjects, and optional modules such as media campaigns tailored to your chosen area of study, all of which are important for your academic development.

Why study Art, Media & Architecture?

• Build your portfolio of creative work ready for your undergraduate degree
• Start preparing for your future work placement with the International Study Centre’s CareerAhead activities
• Choose from career-focused, professional degrees with a high graduate employment rate
• Progress to a degree which incorporates cutting edge practices, ensuring you graduate with an up-to-date knowledge on your chosen industry
• Benefit from top facilities on a modern campus, such as the new £30 million Barbara Hepworth building – the home of all things art, design and architecture at the University.

Once you have succesfully completed International Foundation Year in Art, Media & Architecture, and achieving the required grades, you will join the first year of your undergraduate degree at the University of Huddersfield.

Leading to: Photography BA (Hons)

Photography is the most exciting and dynamic of subjects. It is this which has inspired us to deliver a course that will help you to become a specialist in the dominant visual language of our age.

Why study Photography?

• Work with a course staff comprising of internationally renowned practitioners and educators, who bring extensive experience in a range of approaches to image-making and publishing.
• Experience our state-of-the-art imaging facilities including studios, the latest digital medium format cameras, we also have digital and analogue darkrooms and high-quality print and book-making facilities. We are committed to providing a professional standard imaging environment in all aspects of production, this provides the opportunity for you to produce still and moving images to the very highest professional standards. Experience of such environments is a vital indicator that you are ready to enter your chosen area of the creative industries.
• Engage with an extensive list of internationally renowned visiting specialists.
• Understand the role of a photographer in today’s society, and the commercial paths available to you. You’ll also be able to explore the history and contemporary practice of photography.
• Be articulate about your work, learn how to discuss, present, exhibit and show your work in person and through on-screen methods.

Finally, our photography course is approved by the British Institute of Professional Photography (BIPP) giving you the chance to gain a respected BIPP professional qualification alongside your degree