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Design Communication: Fashion Photography at Bristol, UWE - UCAS

Bristol, UWE

Degree level: Postgraduate
Awarded by: University of the West of England, Bristol

Design Communication: Fashion Photography (Taught)

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Course summary

Our MA Fashion Photography brings a fresh focus to our celebrated expertise in design communication. Developed over decades, our interdisciplinary approach to the graphic arts has built a global profile for pushing the disciplines. Through a curriculum that encourages both conventional and unconventional means of creative inquiry, collaboration, and critical reflection, you’ll establish yourself in this exciting interdisciplinary field. For aspiring fashion photographers, this culture of collective ambition, extensive technical resource and industry links is your launchpad into the profession. Based at the Arnolfini, a renowned contemporary art centre on Bristol’s harbourside, you’ll refine your skills in the heart of the city’s creative and cultural hub with all that City Campus has to offer. Perfectly placed in Bristol, a leading UK hub of creative influence, you’ll benefit from our strong local partnerships and valuable networking opportunities. Whether a recent graduate or mid-career creative, you'll benefit from the University's strong connections with the photography and media industries. Gain invaluable real-world knowledge, experience, and exposure through guest speakers, live brief projects and opportunities to enter awards and competitions. Graduate with a globally recognised qualification and a range of career options locally and internationally.


Entry requirements

We're seeking highly motivated students from any background, committed to creative growth in our supportive School of Arts community. Most applicants would have an honours degree in the arts, but those with qualifications in other disciplines or prior professional experience are also encouraged to apply. While some students enter the course after years of independent work, we also welcome entries from ambitious applicants directly from undergraduate courses. International applicants For country specific entry requirements please find your country on our country information pages https://www.uwe.ac.uk/courses/international-study Selection process Applicants will be asked to provide a portfolio of practical or project-based work and a personal statement for review. In your portfolio you may want to include your most recent or ambitious works alongside developmental or process-based details. The work you include can be in media from outside or beyond your chosen discipline, and may include personal or professional outcomes. We are looking for applicants with the potential to connect creatively with contemporary practice; the motivation to excel; and the capacity to contribute to our dynamic campus. Your personal statement should communicate confidently and coherently your rationale for application: what you hope Master’s study will help you achieve in your future. You may want to include detail of the influences that have led you to application, and the attributes you think will be important for success as a postgraduate. We would like to know more about you, and your understanding of what we do. Most personal statements we receive are around 500 words in length. Applicants may be invited for an online interview, if we have any further questions about your portfolio.


English language requirements

International and EU applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with 5.5 in each component (or approved equivalent*). *The University accepts a large number of UK and international qualifications in place of IELTS. To find details of acceptable tests and the required grades, please see visit our English Language requirements pages. English language support If you meet the academic requirements but require additional support to take your language skills to the required level, you may be able to attend one of our pre-sessional English courses. Students who successfully complete the pre-sessional course can progress onto their chosen degree course without retaking an IELTS or equivalent. Read more about our pre-sessional English programme: https://courses.uwe.ac.uk/YQ33. How to apply We accept applications throughout the year but if you're working to a funding deadline, you should build this into your application process. Read more about postgraduate applications: https://www.uwe.ac.uk/courses/applying/postgraduate-applications Read more about international applications and key international deadline dates: https://www.uwe.ac.uk/courses/applying/international-applications

Visit our English Language Requirements pages

https://www.uwe.ac.uk/courses/applying/international-applications/english-language-requirements


Fees and funding

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Design Communication: Fashion Photography at Bristol, UWE - UCAS