Photography, BA - 2017/18

BA Photography is an exciting specialist course that aims to enable you to understand and appreciate photography as a means of visual communication and creative expression. The course offers an opportunity to develop practical photographic and imaging skills underpinned by an understanding of critical and theoretical perspectives. This focus for study enables each student to develop his or her individual and collective creative and technical abilities to a high level. 92% of Photography graduates were in employment six months after completing their studies 2013-14 DLHE The course is delivered within the specialist facilities of the Broadstairs Campus, which include specialist digital imaging and film processing suites and well-equipped studios. You will also benefit from editing, darkroom and printing facilities, technical support and the latest DSLRs, medium and large format equipment. The course includes regular field trips, exhibition and gallery-based sessions and is supported by visiting professionals, enhancing further the teaching and learning experience. Throughout the course, emphasis is placed on the integration of practice and theory. All the modules are designed to develop your awareness of supporting theoretical concepts, informing your own practice and encouraging you to develop areas of specialism as you progress from year one to an increasingly individualised programme of study in year 3. Each academic year culminates in a group exhibition. Throughout all years emphasis is placed on preparing for a successful creative life after graduation. The course is delivered by research active academics engaging with the environment within which the programme is delivered. All students exhibit off campus within the exciting environment of Margate and have the opportunity to take part in various projects on location, often related to The South East Archive of Seaside Photography (SEAS), which is located at the Broadstairs Campus. Awards Staff: Rob Ball – Photograph of the Month, The National Portrait Gallery Karen Shepherdson - Digital Exhibition Award – Arts and Humanities Research Council, 2015 Students: Matthew Lloyd – AOP Student Award Andrew Bruce – Fresh Faced and Wild Eyed The Photographers’ Gallery Natasha Hemsley – Grand prix de la decouverte: International Fine-art photography award, Paris Shaun Vincent – Shortlisted for the Renaissance Photography Prize 2014 “Choosing to study BA Photography was a great decision for me because I was able to develop academic and personal skills, meet new and interesting people as well as have an opportunity to get new experiences. Throughout the 3 years of study I was able to find my own artistic style and with the support of all programme staff I have extended my technical and theoretical knowledge of photography. Graduating with the degree in photography, now I am able to continue my academic lifestyle by progressing into MA by Research programme where I will carry on to evolve as a person and an artist.” Irina Novoslavska