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UAL Level 3 Diploma and Extended Diploma in Creative Practice: Art, Design and Communication (Photography Pathway) Full cost for adults - NOT FCFJ

at City of Wolverhampton College · college

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma2 yearsFull time

What the college says

The course will introduce new photographers and digital print artists to the potential of the photographic medium, support you in your progress and development as image-makers by instilling strong technical, conceptual and visual skills and expand your knowledge of both contemporary and historical photography and graphic artists. Alongside specialist photography and digital imaging topics you will also work on projects that develop transferable skills that are relevant to all areas of creative arts and will prepare you for the next career step. Our tutors are practicing photographers and artists and bring current industry practice to the classroom. To enable you to put the skills you learn on the course into practice, you will be expected to complete 30 hours of work experience. Students are expected to find their own work placements, however will be provided with support and guidance from teaching staff to find these. We have a small range of WEx opportunities available for over 18s including work experience in Florence Italy through the Turing scheme, and local collaboration with music venue employers for gig/events photography. The course is taught through a range of approaches designed to provide you with the opportunity to develop your technical and conceptual skills. We aim to provide you with an experience that balances the development of creativity with the technical skills involved in the creation of pieces of photographic and digital print work. Through our experien

What you need to get on

To access this course you are required to: Have four or more GCSEs at Grade C / 4 or above including English or maths OR Level 2 qualification in a related area, such as art and design, media or photography Have an interview and show a selection of work to demonstrate your suitability for the course

How you are assessed

One subject in depth, assessed largely through coursework and projects.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • City Learning Quarter

    1 ST. GEORGES PARADE, WOLVERHAMPTON, WV2 1AZ

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 7 September 2026 · WOLVERHAMPTON

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