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Commercial Photography & Cinematography FD
Course Overview - Commercial Photography & Cinematography FD
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, encompasing 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...
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. <br/><br/>You will be engaged in the making of various visual projects, encompasing 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. <br/><br/>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. <br/><br/>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. <br/><br/>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. <br/><br/>This programme of study is likely to include enrichment units which are an additional component to enhance your employability. <br/><br/>**Key Areas of Study:** <br/>Cinematography (Lighting) <br/>Cinematography (Camera) <br/>Photography (Lighting) <br/>Photography (Camera) <br/>Sound Mixing <br/>Video Editing <br/>Photo Editing <br/>Film Developing <br/>Directing <br/>Producing<br/><br/>Ready to take your career to the next level in Photography & Cinematography? Explore the links below to learn more about our validated awards and regulations: <br/><br/>OU Handbooks and Regulations can be found under the Higher Education section of our public documents.<br/><br/>Please read our Terms and Conditions before applying for or enrolling on any of our courses.<br/><br/>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:<br/>Cinematographer<br/>Photographer (corporate, studio, wedding, product, fashion, street)<br/>Freelance Videographer<br/>Editor<br/>Lighting Technician<br/>Colourist<br/>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.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
2 Years
Start Date
08/09/2025
Campus
E3/Springvale Campus
Application Details
29 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
U428
Institution Code
B07
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
80
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.
Scottish Higher
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.
Access to HE Diploma
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.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
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.
A level
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.
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| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| EU, England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £3,110 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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