BA (Hons) Photography

Hertfordshire International College
5.0
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Bachelor's degree

In Hatfield

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Hatfield

  • Duration

    3 Years

  • Start date

    September

If you want a career as a professional photographer, this is the course for you. Through a range of projects you’ll explore and evolve your own vision and practice, learning all aspects of lighting, developing, digital manipulation and other techniques. You’ll also study the theoretical side of photography, including its fascinating history and contemporary practices. Although experimentation is encouraged, the course has a clear industry focus that aims to develop your professional awareness. A key part of your Final Year is learning how to operate as a freelancer, interact with clients and approach potential employers. This culminates in the presentation of your portfolio to employers.

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Location

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Hatfield (Herefordshire)
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University of Hertfordshire (College Lane Campus), Hatfield AL10 9AB, UK

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SeptemberEnrolment now open

About this course


The course encourages you to explore and evolve your own photographic vision and practice through a programme of workshops, seminars, lectures and work experience opportunities. Through a sequence of practical projects, you gain a range of technical skills and professional knowledge. Experimentation and risk-taking are encouraged together with the critical study of photographic histories, theories and contemporary practices.
The photography programme emphasises professionalism and industry relevance. The tutors and visiting lecturers are practising photographers or potential employers from the media industries such as agents, art directors, marketing professionals and curators.This Photography degree is designed for those that want to work towards a career as a professional photographer or in related media professions.The degree prepares you for employment in a range of photographic professions.You'll explore and evolve your own photographic vision and practice.Our tutors and visiting lecturers are practising photographers or potential employers.Our student work is increasingly getting recognised within the photographic world. Our industry partners are high profile and recent student work placements include the prestigious photography agency Magnum. In addition, we have a number of interns working for the BBC.


Graduates are equipped to pursue a wide variety of careers including self employment as photographers in editorial, advertising, fashion, journalism, publishing; also in allied professions in multimedia, curatorial work, picture research and arts administration. Students might also go on to specialist postgraduate study.


96 UCAS points

Creative Skillset accreditation is awarded in recognition of the highest level of contemporary industry teaching and facilities. This gives potential employers an indication that candidates from our degree course have been trained professionally and are ready to take up an industry role successfully.

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Reviews

5.0
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  • The campus is updated and there is so much to do and enjoy life, Overall, it was a good experience
    ← | →
  • My experience here was amazing. I and my friends used to go forum on Wednesdays to have fun. The lectures used to be very interesting and Iam very much excited to continue further.
    ← | →
  • Iam a part of doctoral reasearch and loved being here and enjoying company of other fellow researchers. It felt good and supportive being here.
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4.9
excellent

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Centre rating

Student reviewer

5.0
30/12/2021
About the course: The campus is updated and there is so much to do and enjoy life, Overall, it was a good experience
What I would highlight: The campus is updated and there is so much to do and enjoy life, Overall, it was a good experience
What could be improved: nothing to improve
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Student

5.0
02/01/2019
What I would highlight: My experience here was amazing. I and my friends used to go forum on Wednesdays to have fun. The lectures used to be very interesting and Iam very much excited to continue further.
What could be improved: -
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Suzanne Culshaw

5.0
09/12/2018
What I would highlight: Iam a part of doctoral reasearch and loved being here and enjoying company of other fellow researchers. It felt good and supportive being here.
What could be improved: -
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Student

5.0
19/05/2018
What I would highlight: Its been great here at Hatfield town. The university gave all sort of facilities to students. Students union is a great help and the lectures were worth appreciating.
What could be improved: -
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Student

5.0
18/03/2018
What I would highlight: It's little hard working so be prepared and organised to have a good time, fun and enjoying the life. the Watford nightlife is much better than Hatfield.
What could be improved: -
Would you recommend this course?: Yes
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2022
2018

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The average rating is higher than 3.7

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Subjects

  • Presentation
  • Approach
  • Lighting
  • Industry
  • Professional Photography
  • Digital Environment
  • Histories and Cultures
  • Experimental Projects
  • Photography Practices
  • Negotiated Photography Projects

Course programme

First Year

Following an induction week, you will learn the core areas of analogue and digital photography and digital image processes. This includes sessions on lighting, shooting in the studio and on location, digital work flow and how to retouch and manipulate images, technical theory and use of the darkroom. This is accompanied by group projects and presentations of studio/ location work. The study of the histories and theories of photography gives you a foundation to your photography practice both in class sessions and through written work.

You complete the first year with an emerging independent photography practice which relates to contemporary professional photography.

Second Year

During year two, you begin to define who you are as a photography practitioner, and to identify your professional goals. You respond to assignments and negotiated projects by considering professional concerns such as markets, audiences, clients and users of the photography industry.

Advanced photography and digital imaging skills are taught through lecture/demonstrations, workshop sessions and studio practice. This stage also introduces and develops your professional awareness and provides an opportunity to experience a 'live' working environment through regular contact with influential professional photographers. There is scope for work experience and study abroad in Europe or further afield.

Final Year

In the final year you develop a professional portfolio of photography with which to launch your career. The portfolio will show your professional versatility by including client led work alongside a self directed work which demonstrates personal vision, media expertise and high professional standards. You also write a dissertation or a report which identifies an area of contemporary professional practice relevant to your work.

A key part of your final year study is learning how to operate as a freelancer, interact with clients and approach potential employers. This culminates in the presentation of your portfolio in the degree exhibition which is open to invited media industry employers and the public.

Work Placement

There is an opportunity to undertake a work placement in Photography. Previous work placements include Jamie Oliver Better Food Foundation, Nickelodeon, BBC, Magnum, Bauer, IPC, Gallery Stock and St James' Palace.

Structure

 Level 4

 Core Modules
  • Photography: Histories and Cultures - 30 Credits
  • Experimental Projects - 30 Credits
  • Digital Environment - 30 Credits
  • Photography Practices - 30 Credits
Optional

 Level 5

 Core Modules
  • Photography: Applications and Cultures - 30 Credits
  • Negotiated Photography Projects - 30 Credits
  • Professional Development - 30 Credits
  • Photography Assignments - 30 Credits
Optional
  • Year Abroad - 0 Credits
Level 6

 Core Modules
  • Enterprise and Employability in the Photographic Industries - 15 Credits
  • Photography L6 Degree Essay / Report - 30 Credits
  • Professional Portfolio - 30 Credits
  • Concepts and Planning - 15 Credits
  • Degree Major Project - 30 Credits
Optional
  • Year Abroad - 0 Credits
  • Sandwich Year (Creative Arts) - 0 Credits

Additional information

International fee

£11950 for the 2018/2019 academic year

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