BA (Hons) Photography

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This practical degree is affiliated with the Association of Photographers and will teach you a comprehensive range of professional photographic skills. You will learn about professional digital image capture and workflow, image editing and retouching, studio and location lighting, and photographic theory.

Developed in consultation with professional photographers Christine Harding, Mark Taylor and Chris Davis, this degree is focused on commercial photography and preparing you for industry.

During your studies, you will use a wide range of professional resources, including our purpose-built photographic studio. You will complete a range of creative and challenging modules, each aimed at improving your skills and knowledge. You will also attend regular lectures and workshops by professional photographers and industry specialists.

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Daily tasks:

Directs the arranging of conferences, exhibitions, seminars, etc. to promote the image of a product, service or organisation.
Stays abreast of changes in media, readership or viewing figures and advertising rates.
Reviews and revises campaign strategy in light of sales figures, surveys, etc. and takes appropriate corrective measures if necessary.
Conceives advertising campaign to impart the desired product image in an effective and economical way.
Defines target group and implements strategy through appropriate media planning work.
Liaises with client to discuss product/service to be marketed and develops the most appropriate strategy to deliver the objectives.

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Median Salary

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Daily tasks:

Liaises with production staff in checking final proof copies immediately prior to printing.
Selects material for broadcast or publication, checks style, grammar, accuracy and legality of content and arranges for any necessary revisions.
Writes articles and features and submits draft manuscripts to newspaper, magazine, periodical or programme editor.
Determines subject matter and undertakes research by interviewing, attending public events, seeking out records, reviewing written work, attending film and stage performances etc..

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Advertising and public relations directors

Daily tasks:

Directs the arranging of conferences, exhibitions, seminars, etc. to promote the image of a product, service or organisation.
Stays abreast of changes in media, readership or viewing figures and advertising rates.
Reviews and revises campaign strategy in light of sales figures, surveys, etc. and takes appropriate corrective measures if necessary.
Conceives advertising campaign to impart the desired product image in an effective and economical way.
Defines target group and implements strategy through appropriate media planning work.
Liaises with client to discuss product/service to be marketed and develops the most appropriate strategy to deliver the objectives.

Median Salary

£59,250 View more

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Journalists, Newspaper and Periodical Editors

Daily tasks:

Liaises with production staff in checking final proof copies immediately prior to printing.
Selects material for broadcast or publication, checks style, grammar, accuracy and legality of content and arranges for any necessary revisions.
Writes articles and features and submits draft manuscripts to newspaper, magazine, periodical or programme editor.
Determines subject matter and undertakes research by interviewing, attending public events, seeking out records, reviewing written work, attending film and stage performances etc..

Median Salary

£37,116 View more

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Student Tyne Bridge Artwork Now On Display

24 June 2025

Student Tributes to the Tyne Bridge Now on Display to the Public

Artwork designed by Newcastle College students to celebrate the legacy of the Tyne Bridge has gone on display in Newcastle.

25 November 2022

Newcastle College Student Wins Prestigious Art And Design Learner Of The Year Award At The 2022 Btec Awards

The exceptional achievements of a Newcastle College student have been celebrated this week as Pearson named Tahreema Khatun BTEC Art and Design Learner of the Year 2022.

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30 July 2021

From Lockdown To Local Art Gallery – Photography Students Work Displayed At Side Gallery Exhibition

Congratulations to the Newcastle College University Centre Photography students whose images representing life during lockdown within the North East have been featured as part of the Side Gallery 'Lockdown Living' Exhibition.