| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-09-19 | - |
| 2024-01-09 | 2023-11-04 |
Program Overview
The Photography BA (Hons) program at De Montfort University equips students with the skills and knowledge to excel in the creative industries. Through a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes professional practice, students develop their creativity, technical abilities, and critical thinking. The program provides opportunities for live client briefs, work experience, and exhibition, preparing graduates for a wide range of careers in photography, media, and the arts.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Objectives:
- Equip students with the skills to operate with academic and professional excellence across a broad range of creative industries.
- Develop students' creative, technical, and academic skills to produce exciting, thought-provoking, and dynamic work.
- Place students at the cutting edge of developments in photographic practice, studying a curriculum that is relevant to industry needs.
- Provide students with the opportunity to learn from experts and technical specialists in photography, video, and audio with extensive professional experience.
- Emphasize curation and exhibition, providing opportunities to showcase work, develop portfolios, and professional skills.
- Prepare students for a wide range of exciting career paths, from practicing as a fine artist and freelancing across the commercial sector to collaborating with the design, marketing, and fashion industries.
Description:
This program provides a comprehensive exploration of the field of photography, encompassing areas such as the history of photographic images, moving image, contextual studies, and digital media, with professional practice at the core of the learning experience. Students will benefit from industry-standard facilities, developing technical skills in various technologies with support from expert tutors. They will work on live external client briefs and learn how to curate and exhibit their work to a professional standard. The program encourages students to be incredibly creative and experimental in their approach, producing meaningful content that responds to contemporary global concerns. They will be at the forefront of emerging trends, developing their skills as creative problem-solvers. Additionally, visits to exhibitions and study trips in the UK and overseas will further enhance their knowledge and passion for the subject. Graduates will possess the skills to adapt to this ever-changing field and create innovative work for careers across the global industries of media, communication, and the arts.
Outline:
Content:
- History of photographic images
- Moving image
- Contextual studies
- Digital media
- Professional practice
Structure:
- Block teaching approach
- Three years full-time, four years full-time with placement, six years part-time
- Emphasis on industry-standard facilities and technology
- Opportunities to work on live external client briefs and professional placements
- Focus on curation and exhibition of student work
Course Schedule:
- First year: Photography Ideas and Practice, Moving Image Ideas and Practice, Contextual and Visual Research, Presenting and Contextualising Your Work
- Second year: Experimental and Emerging Practice, Critical Research and Contemporary Visual Culture, Studio Practice: Themes and Techniques, Curation and Exhibition
Assessment:
Methods:
- Portfolios
- Group work
- Critiques
- Essays
Criteria:
- Evidence of creative and technical skills
- Critical thinking and analysis
- Meeting professional standards
- Demonstration of understanding of key concepts
Teaching:
Methods:
- Lectures
- Tutorials
- Seminars
- Workshops
- Studio work
- Group work
- Independent study
Faculty:
- Experienced and friendly staff team
- Practicing photographers, artists, researchers, and video practitioners
- Guest lecturers from various lens-based backgrounds
Unique Approaches:
- Universal Design for Learning (UDL) ensures an equitable and inclusive learning environment for all students.
- 'DMU Replay' technology provides anytime access to audio and/or visual material of lectures for revision and learning support.
Careers:
Potential Career Paths:
- Independent production
- Editing
- Curating
- Cinematography
- Multimedia industries
- Art directing
- Publishing
- Advertising
- Journalism
- Picture research
- Teaching
- Arts practice
Opportunities:
- Placement opportunities available
- International work opportunities through DMU Global
- Opportunities to collaborate with industry professionals on real-world projects
Outcomes:
- Graduates will be equipped with the skills and knowledge to succeed in a professional creative market across various roles.
- They will be prepared to adapt to the dynamic nature of the industry and create innovative work.
Other:
- Award-winning Vijay Patel Building provides state-of-the-art facilities for the program.
- The program is designed to be flexible and adaptable to student needs.
UK
2024/25 tuition fees for UK students: £9,250
EU/International
2024/25 tuition fees for international students: £15,750
