BA(Hons)Photography
Study location | United Kingdom, Falmouth (Penryn Campus) |
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Type | Bachelor courses, full-time |
Nominal duration | 3 years |
Study language | English |
Awards | BA(Hons) |
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. |
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Language requirements | English IELTS: 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each skill) |
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Other requirements | At least 1 reference(s) must be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application. |
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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
*Year one *
In your first year you’ll begin to develop your specialist photographic knowledge as we introduce you to a range of technologies and techniques. You’ll examine critical photographic debates that are pertinent to your work. You’ll also take part in a collaborative exhibition project.
o Practice – core skills development through practical projects
o Ways of seeing, taking and making — develop your critical analysis and professional fluency
o Practice – technologies, techniques and modes of presentation
o Inquiry, theory and practice
*Year two *
With the fundamentals now familiar you’ll be encouraged to work with increasing independence as you begin to develop your own unique photographic voice. Live briefs and work placements support the development of your professional practice while also raising your level of technical skill.
o Portfolio Development — digital photographic assignments
o Ways of seeing, taking and making – key themes, ideas and theories in contemporary practice
o Professional practice. technologies and techniques — explore the commercial environment, from legal frameworks to live work placements
o Research project preparation — consolidate your critical and analytical skills
o Portfolio development — complete a major body of independent photographic practice
*Year three *
With improved confidence. a well-rounded skill set and a host of exciting ideas you will be ready to undertake both your final photographic portfolios and your dissertation.
o Photographic practice – development and final portfolios
o Dissertation
o Public presentation audience and context — develop a presentation of your work, showcased during the Degree Shows
Career opportunities
o Photographer
o Roles in post-production, picture research, media production, editorial or printing
o Roles in curating, arts administration or publishing
o Portfolio career including teaching and postgraduate study
Recent graduates:
o Photographer: Cadbury, Big Sky Studios. Tate Gallery
o Curator: Midlands Art Centre
o Digital Retoucher
o Picture Editor
o Freelancer: assisting Rankin. Nadav Kander. Ray Massey
o Sub-editor: Monocle Magazine. London
o Exhibited at Photographers’ Gallery London and LA Noble Gallery