Course summary

This photography course has an industry focus, exploring the contemporary aspects of digital photographic practices, providing a route into the digital and creative industries. In a digital environment taking images alone is no longer enough - this course will teach you how to make great images, but also how to use and apply these effectively within a digital world. The course is aimed at students who want to build an integrated approach to their practice. We will provide you with the skills and support to launch your career as a creative practitioner in one of the many occupations available in the creative and digital industries. On the course you will be create a range of photographic projects using industry standard equipment and software and explore digital and traditional ways of publishing your work. You will also be introduced to basic principles of graphic design and integrated practice. You will learn about the central debates and discourses that inform contemporary digital art and photography and understand the industry in which you will work. You will learn to critically appraise your own work and the work of others, in a constructive and productive way. Students on this course are also given full access to Adobe Suite for the duration of their studies. You will have the opportunity to do a 120 hour / three-week work placement with a design agency, media organisation or work on an industry commission. You will learn to work creatively, and problem solve in a group in ‘live’ projects and real-world briefs. Your undergraduate major project will enable you to showcase your talents and exhibit your work to the public and sector professionals. Throughout the course you will be supported in developing your professional profile and your entrepreneurial skills to ensure a smooth transition to professional employment. All students completing the course will have a portfolio of digital work in the form of a website show to prospective employers and you will have multiple opportunities on the course to develop your network of professional contacts.