Modules

Foundation year ​​​​​​​Research and Development in Art and Design Collaboration in Creative Practice Visual Experimentation Contextual Studies: Ideas, Concepts, Intro to Research & Writing Portfolio Project - Creative Realisation Year one Core Modules Convergence: Moving Image in Photography Digital Realms and Virtual Spaces Photography: Issues in Representation Visual Narratives 1: Stock and Page Visual Narratives 2: Screen and Wall Year two Core Modules Exploratory Practices and Methods in Photography Photography for Design 1: Editorial Photography for Design 2: Publicity and Campaign Photography and Critical Theory Professional Studies in Photography Year three Core Modules Contextual Report on Practice Creative and Professional Development Professional Practice Research and Development Final Major Project

Assessment method

As well as having the space to explore different types of photography, to see where your interests lie, we’ll make sure you understand the business side of working as a professional photographer. You’ll learn how to best promote your photography and how to set yourself up as a freelancer, dealing with important aspects such as your own branding, marketing, to tax and finance. You’ll learn about the professional bodies that exist to protect photographers’ work and rights, such as the Association of Photographers. We’ll also look at how to develop your presence and present your work on different platforms, from the physical exhibition space to online websites, and how to evolve your practice to cater for different audiences. At the centre of this course is practice-based activity. You’ll spend a significant amount of time developing your skills either shooting on location or using the Photography facilities (lighting studios, Mac Suite, darkroom etc.), working on both individual study and group tuition. On the course you are pushed to explore your own style, which you’ll build into your own distinctive portfolio that demonstrates your unique strengths and interests for prospective work opportunities after graduation. During your time with us you'll study modules that encourage you to explore your own career aspirations and, through workshops from industry specialists, seminars and project critiques, we’ll also bring in guest lecturers through our dynamic visiting lecture programme to give you further insights on the diversity of the medium. You’ll hear from leading practitioners including artists, curators and professionals working across the industry.’ You’ll also be assessed though; 1:1 or small group tutorials, Portfolio and presentations, written assessments, sketchbooks, group critiques and self-directed study. You’ll also be assessed though individual or small group tutorials, portfolio submissions and presentations, written assignments, sketchbooks and group critiques. At the end of your course, you’ll exhibit your photography work as part of our popular Art and Design Summer Show. There’s also the opportunity to show your work at other exhibitions, such as, Free Range, the big annual graduate show in London. It’s a chance to showcase your talents outside the University, and potentially catch the attention of future employers and talent scouts.

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

• The Association of Photographers