BA (Hons) Photography

<p dir="ltr">You will develop your practical and creative skills in studio and location practice, covering image production, lighting, styling, creative direction, retouching and post-production.</p> <p dir="ltr">You’ll master a wide range of techniques and technologies to produce innovative photographic and multimedia content, supported by industry-standard equipment and resources.<br /></p>

<p dir="ltr">You’ll be encouraged to develop your own distinctive visual practice while investigating photography’s role in storytelling, identity and culture.</p> <p dir="ltr">From editorial advocacy, concerned with how image-making can respond to debates around social justice and climate change, to fashion, advertising and commercial production, you’ll learn how images can inform, inspire and connect with audiences.</p> <p dir="ltr">Informed by research and engagement with contemporary thinking, your studies will include the exploration of historical and cultural contexts, enabling you to become an ethically aware and critically informed practitioner.<br /></p>

<p dir="ltr">Industry readiness is a core theme of our curriculum. Throughout the course you’ll have opportunities to meet industry professionals and present your work.</p> <p dir="ltr">You’ll be supported to undertake industry placements with photographers, creative agencies, brands, publishers and cultural organisations.</p> <p dir="ltr">You’ll work on live briefs, developing your professional skills and confidence in responding to commissions, while cultivating transferable skills to succeed in the workplace.<br /></p>

<ul><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr">Explore diverse practices including fashion, editorial, advocacy, heritage and culture, and commercial production.<br /></p></li><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr">Access our Equipment Resource Centre, with specialist photography, film and lighting equipment, and industry-standard photographic studios.<br /></p></li><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr">Experiment with a wide range of traditional, digital and emerging technologies.<br /></p></li><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr">Learn from experienced industry professionals, academics and technical tutors.<br /></p></li><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr">Acquire a breadth of practical, creative and professional skills to enable you to succeed in the creative industries.<br /></p></li><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr">Participate in our Photography Festival and symposium events, with exhibitions, talks, workshops, portfolio reviews and panel discussions.</p></li></ul>