On this course you’ll discover the full breath of the field of photography. Explore areas such as the history of photographic images, moving image, contextual studies and digital media, with professional practice at the heart of your learning. You’ll learn in industry-standard facilities, developing technical skills in various technologies with support from expert tutors. Work on live external client briefs and learn how to curate and exhibit your work to a professional standard.

 

You’ll create meaningful content that responds to contemporary global concerns and you are encouraged to be incredibly creative and experimental in your approach. Working at the forefront of emerging trends, you’ll develop your skills as a creative problem-solver. And, along with visits to exhibitions and the chance to attend study trips in the UK and overseas, you’ll further enhance your knowledge and passion for your subject.

 

As a graduate, you’ll have the skills to adapt to this ever-changing field and to create innovative work for careers across the global industries of media, communication and the arts.

 

Key features

• Develop your creative, technical and academic skills to produce exciting, thought-provoking and dynamic work.
• Be at the cutting edge of developments in photographic practice and study a curriculum that is relevant to industry needs.
• Learn from experts and technical specialists in photography, video and audio with extensive professional experience.
• Boost your portfolio through working on live briefs for external clients and work experience opportunities at businesses such as the National Space Centre, FABRIC (formerly Dance4), Soft Touch Arts and Gymshark.
• With an emphasis on curation and exhibition, you will have opportunities to showcase your work to develop your portfolio and professional skills.
• This course will open doors to a wide range of exciting career paths, from practicing as a fine artist and freelancing across the commercial sector, to collaborating with the design, marketing and fashion industries. 

• The award-winning Vijay Patel Building provides the space where ideas can develop and flourish. You will be able to work with state-of-the-art digital video editing suites, video and stills studios, digital imaging labs, HD digital recording facilities and large format and traditional black and white darkroom.

• Benefit from block teaching, where most students study one subject at a time. A simple timetable will allow you to really engage with your learning, receive regular feedback and assessments, get to know your course mates and enjoy a better study-life balance.