Photojournalism and Documentary Photography

Master

Online

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Methodology

    Online

  • Duration

    90 Weeks

The aim is to equip students with a thorough grounding in the discipline, whether through film or digitally-based photography. Suitable for: Those who are either already practising photographers who wish to follow a part-time mode of study, as well as those looking to convert from another area of practice or experience, and is suitable for those who do not wish to live and study in London and attracts a substantial number of overseas participants.

About this course

Graduates of all disciplines may apply. You must be socially aware, inquisitive, selfmotivated and passionate about a career in photojournalism or documentary photography. At interview you will present a photographic portfolio and two story proposals. Relevant professional experience or work experience in the industry is increasingly important.

Candidates without a first degree can be accepted onto the course if they can demonstrate past professional or life experience equivalent to a first degree.

International and EU students: IELTS 6.5

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Course programme

Content

Designed for postgraduate students who wish to pursue a career in photojournalism or documentary photography, this course underpins a rigorous programme of photographic assignments within the framework of the history and development of the medium and the critical ethical and theoretical context in which this medium is viewed. Exploring the methodology of documentary photography and photojournalism, you will initiate and develop your own projects and areas of special interest.

This distance learning part time MA builds on the success of the existing full-time MA Photojournalism and Documentary Photography, allowing students who want a more flexible approach to their studies to participate in the programme.

The course is delivered through online tutorial support and review, and online lecturers, webinars and discussion groups using web conferencing, both in groups and one to one, and regular real time discussions. The course is supported by a dedicated industry standard digital content management system using PhotoShelter that allows students to upload their images onto the server, and then review them with other students and tutors. All the webinars and tutorials are archived for later retrieval and reviewing. Each student is also required to keep a blog of their studies as part of their E- portfolio and as a vital means of keeping in touch with tutors and fellow students.

Group and individual tutorials support your programme of lectures and seminars. Professionals working at the highest level in their chosen fields act as tutors and as visiting tutors. The Faculty believes practical experience is a key part of the training, so most of the assignments reflect real world scenarios, and you will be encouraged to undertake work experience with a national newspaper, magazine, picture agency or other related institutions within the photographic industry.

Structure

During term time (i.e. the 30 teaching weeks of the year) there is a weekly 2 hour group session, normally a web based online interactive lecture or webinars, and typically a group tutorial of 2 hours every 2 weeks.

Dedication

90 weeks, online part-time.

Additional information

Payment options: Home/EU Fee £2,050 per year. International Fee £6,125 per year. Fees given as guidance only and will be subject to review.
Comments: This course is taught within the Faculty of Media.
Career opportunities: The track record for this course is excellent. For many years, graduates from the full-time mode have dominated the UK student documentary photography prizes. Former students of the course are working around the world for leading photographic agencies, freelancing for the worlds leading editorial publications and exhibiting internationally. At least twelve books have been published by ex students.
Contact person: Paul Lowe

Photojournalism and Documentary Photography

Price on request