1. Welcome to UAL Level 3 Diploma in Photography

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3. Catharine Frediani – Contact Info
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Jason Dale – Student Learning Advisor

4. Catharine Frediani Meet the Team
Born and bred in California, USA
Studied Photography & Journalism at University of California, Santa Cruz
Bachelor of Arts in Photojournalism 2004
Masters Degree in Visual Communication, Photography from Birmingham Institute of Art & Design 2007
15 Years Photography Experience
Worked as Photo Editor and Press Photographer at City on a Hill Press, New York Times, Commercial Photographic Studios, University & College teaching, and freelance.
Have exhibited work across America, UK, Europe, and China.
Specialisms include: Reportage, Documentary, Narrative, and Fine Art. Interested in history, human interest, storytelling and the truth.
Catharine Frediani
Course Leader & Main Lecturer for Photography
Curriculum Leader for Art and Design

5. Angus Luscombe
Lecturer in Animation & Games Design
Ron Read
Photography Technician
Directed Self-Study ilearn Assistant
Master of Everything

6. Paul Whyte
Lecturer in 3D - Design
David Oldfield
Lecturer in Graphic Design

7. About the Course
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The UAL Level 3 Diploma and Extended Diploma in Photography are awarded by the University of the Arts London. UAL is the largest provider of arts, design, fashion, and communication education in Europe. The qualification is highly regarded in the arts world, and is specially designed to provide you with an education that will enable you to progress successfully in the creative sector.

8. The course is broken up into 2 years; the first year forming the foundation of your learning and a general introduction to photography. The second year is focused on building a strong, creative, unique and individual portfolio. The second year of your course is also focused on university applications and interview preparation.

9. You will be encouraged to develop a rich visual language
You will be encouraged to develop a rich visual language. Emphasis is on analysis, creativity and experimentation.
The Photography course also aims to develop your practical and critical awareness of the contemporary visual world and related contexts.

10. In Year 1: Introduction to cameras & processes
You will be introduced to photography through a series of projects and creative tasks, which include:
Introduction to cameras & processes
35mm Cameras – manual use
B&W Film Development
Darkroom Printing Techniques
Location Based Projects
Computer Applications
Landscape / Urban-scape
Portraits
Fine Art / Abstract
Street Photography / Documentary

11. In Year 2: Digital Camera techniques Studio Training
While the 1st Year of your course is more prescribed (meaning we give you specific projects where we anticipate specific outcomes), in the 2nd Year of the course you are required to be much more independent as you will be preparing to go to university or into work. You will often be given a theme or a prompt and be expected to interpret it in your own way.
Year 2 is all about:
Digital Camera techniques
Studio Training
Commercial based projects
Fashion approaches
Location-based Work
Portrait Development
Narrative / Documentary
Refined approaches in Photography
Independent Project Work
Final Major Project

12. Student Work