Photography is the dominant visual medium of our day. It therefore opens 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.
On this course you’ll discover the full breath of the field of photography. Explore the history of photographic images, moving image, contextual studies and digital media, with professional practice at the heart of your learning.
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.
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.
Students will graduate and earn NABTEB Modular certification to pursue career in photogaphy and/or NABTEB A/Level, to further education into the university.
We welcome applicants from a range of backgrounds.
How You Are Taught
On this course, you’ll spend most of your time in a creative studio environment and on the field.
Teaching and learning experiences will include:
- Lectures
- Independent learning
- Demonstrations
- Studio workshops
- Team working
- Verbal and visual presentations
- Supervision in workshops
- Peer group activities.
Assessment
Assessment is predominantly through studio works You will receive feedback throughout each module and will be awarded a grade.
Depending on the module, you may be assessed through:
- 2D visual research and design development work
- 3D development work and final product
- Portfolio work
- Evaluations
- Reports and essay
- Presentations
