This five week course is designed to develop your photographic skills and build confidence in photographic techniques from pre to post-production. The course will cover lessons in aperture, ISO, shutter speed and lighting techniques, exploring studio and location photography, as well as developing and printing images. This course can act as a precursor to the BA Hons in Photography and for those who are interested in studying Higher Education at University Centre Farnborough

This course is ideal for School Leavers who want to pursue a career in the photographic industry. It is equivalent to three A Levels and provides a route into university or higher education. This course offers a comprehensive introduction to photography, from studio and location to all aspects of post-production and industrial application. Throughout the course you will have the opportunity to participate in a range of educational visits to photographic exhibitions and contribute professionally designed project work within an end of programme college exhibition. .embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }

University Centre Farnborough graduates can take advantage of a £1000 fee discount when enrolling on this course. Course Highlights The course helps you explore current thinking, address contemporary issues, and engage with theory in your field, preparing you for your Major Production. It facilitates your engagement with industry, enhancing your professional skills and entrepreneurial mindset through commissioned work and understanding sustainable business models. You will enhance your creative process, independent learning skills, and expand your creative output through various projects, responding to commercial briefs in the Explorative Practice module. The Major Production: Conception and Major Production Realisation modules enable you to plan, oversee, and present your final body of work, showcasing advanced professional skills, empirical research, and creative independence.

The Access to Higher Education Diploma course has completely transformed the lives of thousands of adults. If you do not have a full Level 3 qualification, here is an opportunity to return to study and achieve a nationally recognised qualification. The aim of the course is to provide you with a route into higher education at university or college. Hundreds of former students have gone on to higher education courses at both our own University Centre Farnborough and elsewhere, showing that the course is successfully preparing students for the next stage in their education. The qualification is a full-time course equivalent of two to three A Levels and takes one year to complete.

Are you looking to establish your photography skills, career and style? If so, this programme could kick-start your journey into the exciting and fast-paced world of photography. You will have access to our photography studio, digital post production facilities and will learn from experienced practicing lecturers. This course starts each September and is awarded by the University of Surrey. Course highlights Prevouis gallery trips have included Paris Photo (Paris), Foam (Amsterdam), Bauhaus (Berlin) and Fotomuseum (Antwerp).  It could lead to careers in photography areas as diverse as advertising, editorial, fashion, fine art, PR and documentary filmmaking Guest speakers have included documentary photographer Mark Neville, fine art photographer Claire Strand and editorial photographer Daniel Stier During your photography degree, you will be working with small to large format cameras, studio lighting, digital post-production suites, Adobe software, traditional darkroom facilities and much more   Why study this course with us? Photography is an ideal subject if you are interested in working on creative, expansive and challenging projects while developing your technical skills and creative style. You will have opportunities to exhibit your work, as well as time to produce an individual portfolio, to secure your place in the creative industries.   At Farnborough, we provide instruction, demonstration, guidance and personal tuition in the practical application of photography. The programme incorporates commercially driven aspects of the photographic industry with an artistic and analytical approach. Included are technical seminars, workshops and demonstrations in practical application and theory. The core modules enable you to pursue specific pathways to suit your individual needs and aspirations.  

Complete your photography studies with our one-year top-up degree. This programme will enable you to ‘top-up’ your existing skills and qualifications into a full honours degree, if you have previously studied a HND or foundation degree in photography. This top-up degree starts each January and is awarded by the University of Surrey. Course highlights  Taught over two full days per week, the course gives you more flexibility in balancing work or family commitments Recent gallery trips have included Paris Photo (Paris), Foam (Amsterdam), Bauhaus (Berlin) and Fotomuseum (Antwerp).  It could lead to careers in photography areas as diverse as advertising, editorial, fashion, fine art, PR and documentary filmmaking Guest speakers have included documentary photographer Mark Neville, fine art photographer Claire Strand and editorial photographer Daniel Stier During your photography degree, you will be working with small to large format cameras, studio lighting, digital post-production suites, Adobe software, traditional darkroom facilities and much more Why study this course with us? If you are interested in creating and collaborating on exciting projects, while honing in on your technical ability and own unique style, then our photography top-up could be for you. At Farnborough, we provide an applied course of study that produces graduates with high level skills, so you are able to work with confidence at graduate level. Our top-up degree is industry-led and applies underpinning concepts, the principles of creativity and allows you to pursue and develop your academic, technical and creative abilities.On completion of this top-up photography degree you will feel confident to showcase your specialism and style, ready for your to transition into industry as a professional photographer or in an associated profession.