BAPhotography

Study location	United Kingdom, Clifton campus
Type	Bachelor courses, full-time
Nominal duration	3 years
Study language	English
Awards	BA
Course code	W640

Entry qualification	High school / secondary education (or higher) The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.

Language requirements	English Accepted proof of proficiency: Cambridge English, IELTS, TOEFL or other equivalent IELTS: 6.0; CAE (Cambridge English Advanced): 169 points or above

Other requirements	At least 1 reference(s) should be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application.

More information	ntu.ac.uk/..-design/ug/2017-18/photography

Overview

Interested? To learn more about this study programme, entry requirements and application process, please contact one of our consultants in a country nearest to you.

Programme structure

What you study
Year One: these two year-long modules run side by side.

Representation and Construction in Photography (80 credit points)
You will work on a series of set and negotiated projects, with an emphasis on examining narrative and sequencing, staged and constructed photographs, objectivity, the portrait and the manipulated image. You will have inductions to our photographic resources and production areas, as well as core technical workshops on the use of traditional and digital equipment, materials and techniques. You will also have extensive instruction in digital photography which will include scanning, printing, processing RAW files, Photoshop, and all aspects of pre and post-production.

Photographic History and Critical Practice (40 credit points)
In this module you will be introduced to key facts, concepts and themes in the history and critical theory of photography. This includes the invention of photography, the development of ideas about social, commercial and artistic practices of photography, and the impact of changing technologies. You will be introduced to study skills and guidelines for academic writing.
During this module you will also receive information about opportunities for a European Exchange, and be given support and guidance on how to apply to undertake one during Year Two.

Year Two: these two year-long modules run side by side.

Photography: Visual and Professional Practice (80 credit points)
(Visual Practice 75%, Professional Practice 25%)
This module begins by encouraging you to research, experiment and produce a body of work, as well as thinking about opportunities for work experience and CV building. In Term Two you will organise and exhibit a second body of work as part of a group public exhibition. In Term Three you will produce a third body of work which combines your learning and prepares you for your final year. You will also be given the opportunity to specialise for your final year, choosing one of the course’s specialist degree titles. Professional practice seminars and lectures will also introduce you to subjects like copyright, working to commission, and costing and pricing your work.

Critical and Cultural Practice in Photography (40 credit points)
This module will build on your practical and theoretical knowledge and experience, to further explore representation in and through imagery. You will develop an understanding of critical strategy in the interpretation, analysis and practice of photography, in relation to art, theory and commerce. This module will help to prepare you for your dissertation in Year Three, by developing your critical research and writing.

Year Three

Photography Degree Show and Dissertation (120 credit points)
(Degree show 50%, Research package 15%, Dissertation 35%)
This year-long module is split into two strands; Visual Practice and Critical Practice. In the Visual Practice strand you’ll produce a body of work (stills, video, moving image) for exhibition in the NTU Degree Show Photography Festival (or portfolio / book) and a Research package which will consist of your work in progress with a reflective and analytical written commentary. In the Critical Practice strand you’ll research and write an 8,000 – 10,000 word dissertation on a subject of your choice. If you have opted for one of the specialist pathways that this course offers, your practical work and dissertation will reflect this subject area.

Career opportunities

This course prepares you for a career in photography or photo-related activities, or progression to further study. Professional practice is embedded into all three years of the course, offering you experiences to enhance your understanding of the industry.

Live projects and opportunities to visit companies and trade fairs are an important part of the course. You will also receive support from subject specialist staff and the University’s Employability Team will help to prepare you well for the future.

Depending on your particular interest you will identify your practice, and research picture agencies, image libraries, arts organisations, and photographers’ agents. You will learn about proposals and CVs, how to cost your work, prepare estimates and invoices, and your rights, responsibilities and obligations as a photographer.

Short periods of work experience are also encouraged, giving you the opportunity to find out more about the different roles within the industry.

The following factors also continue to develop, to support the employability of our students:

guest speaker series
increasing contacts with creative businesses
success of our alumni
research profile of our academic staff.