BA Art, Media & Design
Photography & Film
* A ‘student grant’ can be awarded to short, first, and second-cycle students studying at the accredited programmes of study in order to support their studies in the Republic of Cyprus and/or abroad. To be eligible, students must have resided in the Republic of Cyprus for at least five years before enrolment to a University/Higher Education Institution. The amount of the grant is based on the family income and ranges between EUR 750 to EUR 3,420.
Course overview
This course offers a comprehensive blend of practical and academic learning, designed to prepare you for a career in the photography and film industries. You’ll develop your skills in our dedicated photography studios, working closely with our experienced, professional, and supportive staff who are committed to helping you succeed.
With access to industry-standard lighting and photographic equipment, you’ll have the freedom to explore your creativity and build an impressive portfolio. The course is centered around hands-on learning through technical demonstrations and project work, helping you develop key skills in camera techniques, composition, lighting, and post-production.
In addition to practical photography, you’ll learn the essentials of filmmaking, including screenwriting, editing, and production management. These practical skills are complemented by a focus on independence, time management, and organization, ensuring that you are fully equipped for professional work in the creative industry.
What you'll study
The course is designed to give you real-world experience, allowing you to develop a professional portfolio and gain an invaluable insight into the industry.
With a focus on preparing you for your future career, this course lays a strong foundation for entry into the photography and film industries, helping you progress as a professional photographer, filmmaker, or creative director.
The content of the course may be subject to change. Curriculum content is provided as a guide.
Teaching includes:
- Photography Theory
- Dark room
- Studio still-life skills
- Image editing
- Stock Photography
- Social Photography
- Advertising Photography
- Documentary Photography
- Fashion Photography
- Digital Image Editing
- Moving Image
- Photojournalism
Student work
A small sample of the amazing work produced by students studying on our BA AMD Photography & Film course.
Facilities
Our specialist facilities include Stop Motion Studios with Dragonframe capture software and motion control rigs, Canon DSLRs and professional camera stands, and stages pre-rigged with grips, stands and lights that are controllable via Dragonframe.
The main design studio features individual workstations, traditional light boxes, Wacom Cintiq’s & Wacom tablets, line testers & batch scanners and PC / iMac computers throughout.
Our dedicated computer Lab has both PC and Mac Workstations with dual monitors and either a Wacom Cintiq or a Wacom Tablet on each device. All computers have the full Adobe Creative Suite as well as Toon Boom Harmony, Autodesk Maya & Davinci Resolve, while there’s also sound and editing equipment and a dedicated render farm on campus.
Entry requirements
As Cyprus’ only specialist Art, Media & Design Higher Education provider, we want to attract the best and most creative minds, so we take a balanced approach to candidate assessment.
The standard entry requirements for this course are:
Academic Qualifications:
- Greek Cypriot Apolytirion
or - High & Senior High School Leaving Certificates - 10th & 12th Level in English Language
or - High & Senior High School Transcripts - 10th & 12th Level (min 50% GPA) in English Language
 English Language Qualifications:
- If your first language is not English, you will need an IELTS score of 5.0 or equivalent.
Please see English Qualifications tab above for further info.
Other relevant and equivalent level 3 UK and international qualifications are considered on an individual basis, and we encourage students from diverse educational backgrounds apply.
Academic Qualifications:
- High & Senior High School Leaving Certificates - 10th & 12th Level in English Language
or - High & Senior High School Transcripts - 10th & 12th Level (min 50% GPA) in English Language
 English Language Qualifications:
- If your first language is not English, you will need an IELTS score of 5.0 or equivalent.
Please see English Qualifications tab above for further info.
Other relevant and equivalent level 3 UK and international qualifications are considered on an individual basis, and we encourage students from diverse educational backgrounds apply.
Academic Qualifications:
- High & Senior High School Leaving Certificates - 10th & 12th Level in English Language
or - High & Senior High School Transcripts - 10th & 12th Level (min 50% GPA) in English Language
 English Language Qualifications:
- If your first language is not English, you will need an IELTS score of 5.0 or equivalent.
Please see English Qualifications tab above for further info.
Other relevant and equivalent level 3 UK and international qualifications are considered on an individual basis, and we encourage students from diverse educational backgrounds apply.
| English Language Qualification | Min. Grade |
| IELTS | 5.0 |
| TOEFL (IBT) | TBC |
| PEARSON PTE Academic | TBC |
| Password Skills Plus Test | TBC |
| Anglia Examinations | TBC |
| Cambridge IGCSE / GCSE English as a Second Language | TBC |
| Cambridge IGCSE / GCSE English as a First Language | TBC |
| Cambridge GCE English A Levels | TBC |
| Cambridge GCE AS Level English Language | TBC |
| Michigan Language Assessment | TBC |
| University of Cambridge Exams | TBC |
| IB English B Standard Level (SL) | TBC |
| IB English B High Level (HL) | TBC |
| IB English A: Literature SL & HL | TBC |
| SAT Evidence – Based Reading and Writing (EBRW) | TBC |
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