Welcome to UAL Level 3 Diploma in Photography

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Catharine Frediani – Contact Info catharine.frediani@west-thames.ac.uk 0206 326 2066 – Direct Line/Voicemail 0206 326 2000 – College Jason Dale – Student Learning Advisor jason.dale@westh-thames.ac.uk

Catharine Frediani Meet the Team Born and bred in California, USA Studied Photography & Journalism at University of California, Santa Cruz Bachelor of Arts in Photojournalism 2004 Masters Degree in Visual Communication, Photography from Birmingham Institute of Art & Design 2007 15 Years Photography Experience Worked as Photo Editor and Press Photographer at City on a Hill Press, New York Times, Commercial Photographic Studios, University & College teaching, and freelance. Have exhibited work across America, UK, Europe, and China. Specialisms include: Reportage, Documentary, Narrative, and Fine Art. Interested in history, human interest, storytelling and the truth. Catharine Frediani Course Leader & Main Lecturer for Photography Curriculum Leader for Art and Design

Angus Luscombe Lecturer in Animation & Games Design Ron Read Photography Technician Directed Self-Study ilearn Assistant Master of Everything

Paul Whyte Lecturer in 3D - Design David Oldfield Lecturer in Graphic Design

About the Course ______________________________________________________________________ The UAL Level 3 Diploma and Extended Diploma in Photography are awarded by the University of the Arts London. UAL is the largest provider of arts, design, fashion, and communication education in Europe. The qualification is highly regarded in the arts world, and is specially designed to provide you with an education that will enable you to progress successfully in the creative sector.

The course is broken up into 2 years; the first year forming the foundation of your learning and a general introduction to photography. The second year is focused on building a strong, creative, unique and individual portfolio. The second year of your course is also focused on university applications and interview preparation.

You will be encouraged to develop a rich visual language You will be encouraged to develop a rich visual language. Emphasis is on analysis, creativity and experimentation. The Photography course also aims to develop your practical and critical awareness of the contemporary visual world and related contexts.

In Year 1: Introduction to cameras & processes You will be introduced to photography through a series of projects and creative tasks, which include: Introduction to cameras & processes 35mm Cameras – manual use B&W Film Development Darkroom Printing Techniques Location Based Projects Computer Applications Landscape / Urban-scape Portraits Fine Art / Abstract Street Photography / Documentary

In Year 2: Digital Camera techniques Studio Training While the 1st Year of your course is more prescribed (meaning we give you specific projects where we anticipate specific outcomes), in the 2nd Year of the course you are required to be much more independent as you will be preparing to go to university or into work. You will often be given a theme or a prompt and be expected to interpret it in your own way. Year 2 is all about: Digital Camera techniques Studio Training Commercial based projects Fashion approaches Location-based Work Portrait Development Narrative / Documentary Refined approaches in Photography Independent Project Work Final Major Project

Student Work