Photojournalism and Documentary Photography
Master
In London
Description
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Type
Master
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Location
London
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Duration
45 Weeks
To equip students with a thorough grounding in the discipline, whether through film or digitally-based photography. Suitable for: Aspiring photojournalists and documentary photographers.
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About this course
Graduates of all disciplines may apply. You must be socially aware, inquisitive, self-motivated and passionate about a career in photojournalism or documentary photography. At interview you will present a portfolio of photographic work and two story proposals. Relevant professional experience or work experience in the industry is increasingly important.
International and EU students - If your first language is not English you should check you have achieved the correct IELTS level in English: IELTS 6.5
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Course programme
Content
Photojournalists and documentary photographers explore and record human experience. Beginning with Henri Cartier-Bresson (regarded as the father of modern photojournalism), they have recorded significant moments in history, documented unfolding news and created images that have gained iconic status. Central to their work is the telling of a story through images.
This internationally-recognised course is aimed at people who want to pursue a career in photojournalism or documentary photography. You will follow a rigorous programme of photographic assignments, as well as initiating and developing your own projects and areas of special interest. All this takes place within the framework of the history and development of the medium, together with critical ethical and theoretical contexts. You will be encouraged to develop a wider vision of the practice and potential of the medium through exploration of the uses of documentary and reportage photography in magazines, portfolios, gallery exhibitions, books, television, web, CD-based productions and other media.
Structure
The course is delivered as an intensive programme, with considerable emphasis placed on rigorous and demanding one-to-one tutorials in which students' personal vision will be challenged and developed. These tutorials will be accompanied by a series of lectures, workshops and seminars, delivered by course staff and visiting industry professionals.
During the course there will also be a rigorous programme of photographic assignments. We believe that practical experience is a key part of the training. An important part of the course is work experience with a national newspaper, magazine or picture agency.
Dedication
45 weeks, full-time.
Additional information
Comments: This course is taught within the Faculty of Media.
Career opportunities: The track record for this course is excellent. For many years, graduates have had considerable success at the UK student documentary photography prizes. Alumni of the course are working around the world for leading photographic agencies, freelancing for the world's leading editorial publications and exhibiting internationally. At least 12 books have been published by former students.
Contact person: Paul Lowe
Photojournalism and Documentary Photography