Photography and Video Art BA (Hons)

Bachelor's degree

In Luton

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Luton

About the course We place photography and video at the heart of contemporary art practice, and the techniques, methodologies and skills learnt on this course will help you to challenge your preconceptions and confront prejudices. Our teaching methods are ideas based, so you will quickly acquire the practical skills you will need to be a successful practicing artist while learning about identity, globalisation and the narrative of place. Individualism and practical creativity will be key to your success, so in addition to working on digital techniques and image manipulation, you will learn about traditional darkroom photography. We will also encourage you to explore studio based image-making, alternative forms of portraiture and narrative photography and video. Photography and video – they’re at the heart of contemporary art. Always controversial, never dull,...

Facilities

Location

Start date

Luton (Bedfordshire)
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University Of Bedfordshire Business School, Luton Campus (Vicarage Street), LU1 3JU

Start date

On request

About this course

We will consider you as an individual and take into account all elements of your application, not just your qualifications. We are looking for breadth and depth in your current studies and enthusiasm for the subject you wish to study. / entry UCAS Tariff Score of at least , which should include two A levels at C or above UCAS Tariff Score of at least from BTEC level 3 QCF Qualifications which should include a minimum of Merit Merit from either two BTEC Subsidiary Diplomas or from a BTEC Diploma or Merit Merit Pass in the BTEC Extended Diploma UCAS Tariff Score.

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Subjects

  • Design
  • Art design
  • Art
  • Image

Course programme

  • Learn how to pursue a career as a photographer or in video art direction, editing or post-production
  • Study the latest technological advances in creative approaches to still and moving photographic images
  • Develop a cross-disciplinary approach to your subject, and take the opportunity to explore a range of creative media
  • Gain experience working alongside your colleagues in lively and stimulating studios
  • Challenge yourself by discovering how traditional photographic methods can give the latest techniques a run for their money
  • Benefit from the opportunity to enter competitions and participate in exhibitions at both national and international level
Year 1
  • Introduction to Art and Design
  • Essential Skill Sets
  • Introduction to Studio Practice: Photography Video Art
  • Key Ideas in Art and Design – Modernism
Year 2
  • Developing Skills Sets
  • Professional Studio Practice: Photography and Video Art
  • Key Ideas in Art and Design – Globalisation
  • Creative Enterprise
Year 3
  • Present and Promote
  • Key Ideas in Art and Design – Current Debate
  • Final Major Project: Photography and Video Art

Photography and Video Art BA (Hons)

Price on request