UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE
Programme Specification
This Programme Specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme
and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and
demonstrate if he/she takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided.
Sources of information on the programme can be found in Section 17
1. Awarding Institution / Body
University of Central Lancashire
2. Teaching Institution and Location
of Delivery
Myerscough College and University of Central Lancashire
3. University School/Centre
School of Film, Media and Performance
4. External Accreditation
N/A
5. Title of Final Award
Foundation Degree Arts Location Photography
6. Modes of Attendance offered
Full-time
7. UCAS Code
W640
8. Relevant Subject Benchmarking
Group(s)
Communication, Media, Film & Cultural Studies (2008)
QAA Art & Design (2008)
Foundation Degrees
9. Other external influences
N/A
10. Date of production/revision of this
form
21 June 2013
11. Aims of the Programme
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To provide the students with the ability, competence and confidence in communicating
professionally with employers and clients.
To enable the students to expand their capabilities of self-critical awareness and reflection.
To enable the students to produce, communicate and justify innovative and creative solutions to
complex commercial problems clearly, in a variety of forms within photography.
To enable the students to employ advanced design knowledge and analysis within photography
and to further extend and enhance professional and personal skills.
To broaden the technical skills and knowledge for creative expression in photography and to
encourage ambitious design work, research and development of a personal style.
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12. Learning Outcomes, Teaching, Learning and Assessment Methods
A. Knowledge and Understanding
A1. Research, collate, analyse and construct innovative photographic applications.
A2. Demonstrate a critical understanding of photographic concepts, specifications, costings, legal
requirements and health & safety.
A3. Reflect on the skills of analysis, synthesis and critical appraisal that are necessary to develop,
organise and manage a photographic commission.
A4. Develop skills for business planning and management.
Teaching and Learning Methods
Lectures, workshops, seminars, visits, visiting speakers, discussion groups, directed study, practical
exercises, studio sessions, real life exercise and clients.
Assessment methods
Written assignments, design presentations, essays, reports.
B. Subject-specific skills
B1. Be a competent photographer and show the ability to analyse and propose solutions to problems
relevant to client needs.
B2. Use and evaluate appropriate design skills applicable to a client or commission requirements.
B3. Identify and utilise appropriate visual communication techniques.
B4. Further develop and reflect on a sense of one’s own photographic style.
Teaching and Learning Methods
Lectures, workshops, seminars, study trips, visiting speakers, discussion groups, directed study,
practical exercises, studio sessions, real life exercise and clients.
Assessment methods
Written assignments, design presentations, essays, reports, portfolios.
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C1.
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C3.
C4.
Thinking Skills
Undertake critical analysis of contemporary styles and trends relevant to photography.
Evaluate and use information from a range of sources within a photographic solution.
Evaluate and use skills of critical thinking and problem solving.
Plan and undertake a programme of Industry relevant research and communicate the results in a
manner commensurate with a foundation degree student.
Teaching and Learning Methods
Lectures, workshops, seminars, study trips, visiting speakers, discussion groups, directed study,
studio sessions, real life exercise and commissions.
Assessment methods
Written assignments, design presentations, essays, reports.
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D1.
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D3.
D4.
Other skills relevant to employability and personal development
Present work, written, oral and visual to a professional and commercial standard.
Recognise the personal and social skills required to work within the photographic industry.
Design, implement and reflect on an independent project related to the photographic industry.
Reflect on one’s own strengths and work to them when planning continuing professional
development.
Teaching and Learning Methods
Lectures, workshops, seminars, study trips, visiting speakers, discussion groups, directed study,
practical exercises, studio sessions, real life exercise.
Assessment methods
Written assignments, design presentations, essays, reports.
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13. Programme Structures*
Level
Level 5
Module
Code
MR2200
MR2302
PH2000
PH2070
PH2071
PH2072
Level 4
MR1200
MY1513
PH1000
PH1070
PH1071
PH1072
PH1200
Module Title
Work Project
Business and Entrepreneurism
The Constructed Image
Event Photography
Independent Photographic
Study
Reportage Photography
Work Skills Development
Principles and Elements of
Design
Introduction to Photography
Landscape and Natural History
Photography
Sport Photography
Photography Skills and
Techniques
Visualising Ideas
14. Awards and Credits*
Credit
rating
20
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20
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20
FdA Location Photography
Requires 240 credits including a
minimum of 120 at Level 5.
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20
10
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Foundation Certificate Location
Photography
Requires 120 credits at Level 4 or
above.
20
10
20
15. Personal Development Planning
Personal Development Planning is an essential component of the course. The course will help
students recognise the importance of being proactive within their own personal development. The
course will help develop key personal and transferable skills which promote employability,
entrepreneurship, academic excellence, professional development and global citizenship.
Each student will be allocated a Personal Tutor with whom students will be encouraged to develop
skills for independent learning and reflection on student’s academic, personal and professional
development. Students will meet with their personal tutor at least twice per semester to develop short
and long-term goals, review and plan their progress on the course and discuss their future career
path.
Each student group has a weekly timetabled and structured course tutorial which will be used to
develop generic personal, employability and academic skills with student groups. An on-line scheme
of work, together with web based and other support materials, is available to staff and students alike
in the delivery of these tutorial sessions.
Students have access to a wide range of personal development advisory services through the ‘Core’
including careers, financial advice, pastoral support and help with study skills. Students have access
to the student support services at the University through the ‘I’, ‘Futures’ and ‘WISER’ study skills.
Students on Foundation Degrees are also encouraged to reflect on their personal and professional
development within a professional setting through the Work Skills Development module and
subsequently the Work Project module. These modules will further help students plan realistically for
career progression and manage their own career development.
All students will also have access to the College ‘Learn2Work’ programme and activities that
contribute to ensuring employability of our students can also count towards the ‘Learn2Work’ awards.
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16. Admissions criteria
Programme Specifications include minimum entry requirements, including academic qualifications,
together with appropriate experience and skills required for entry to study. These criteria may be
expressed as a range rather than a specific grade. Amendments to entry requirements may have
been made after these documents were published and you should consult the University’s website for
the most up to date information.
Students will be informed of their personal minimum entry criteria in their offer letter.
120 UCAS Tariff points from one of the following:
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2 A-levels (at least one at C)
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma at PPP
BTEC Level 3 Diploma at MP
2 Scottish Highers at minimum C or above
3 Irish Highers at minimum C or above
NVQ Level 3 in a relevant discipline
International Baccalaureate Diploma at 24 points
AS levels and Scottish Intermediate 2s may be used to contribute to entry requirements but they are
not sufficient for entry on their own. Alternative equivalent qualifications will also be considered
positively.
Consideration will be given to non-traditional qualifications and relevant work experience. Applicants
are encouraged to produce evidence of their potential to benefit from the course. Applicants who
believe they may be eligible for Accreditation of Prior Certificated and/or Experiential Learning
(APCL/APEL) for certain modules will be considered on an individual basis.
Applicants who do not hold a Level 3 qualification but have extensive relevant experience may be
offered opportunity to undertake a pre-entry assignment to demonstrate ability to study at the required
level.
Applicants for whom English is a second language must be able to demonstrate proof of International
English Language Testing System (IELTS) at level 6.0 (with no component score lower than 5.5) or
equivalent.
All offers may be subject to successful interview.
17. Key sources of information about the programme
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UCAS: http://www.ucas.ac.uk
Myerscough College web site: www.myerscough.ac.uk
Myerscough College higher education prospectus:
http://www.myerscough.ac.uk/?page=Prospectuses
Course fact sheet: http://www.myerscough.ac.uk/Pages/Higher_Education/HigherEducation-Subjects
Course Tutors: Brett Aspinall
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18. Curriculum Skills Map
Ticks indicate where individual Programme Learning Outcomes will be assessed
Programme Learning outcomes
Module
Level Code
Module Title
Core (C),
Compulsory
(COMP) or
Option (O)
Knowledge and
Understanding
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5
A1
MR2200 Work Project
MR2302 Business and
Entrepreneurism
PH2000 The Constructed Image
PH2070 Event Photography
PH2071 Independent
Photographic Study
PH2072 Reportage Photography
COMP
COMP
MR1200 Work Skills Development
MY1513 Principles and Elements
of Design
PH1000 Introduction to
Photography
PH1070 Landscape and Natural
History Photography
PH1071 Sport Photography
PH1072 Photography Skills and
Techniques
PH1200 Visualising Ideas
COMP
COMP
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C3
C4
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B4
Thinking Skills
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COMP
COMP
COMP
A4
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COMP
COMP
Subject-specific skills
Other skills relevant to
employability and personal
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Mapping to other external frameworks, e.g. professional/statutory bodies, will be included within Student Course Handbooks
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