Photography MA (Online)

Program Overview

Falmouth University's online MA in Photography prepares students to become versatile image makers through industry-standard briefs, theoretical approaches, and rigorous research. The program emphasizes critical thinking, diverse photographic exploration, and ethical responsibility, equipping graduates for careers in the creative industries and beyond.

Program Outline

Photography MA (Online) - Falmouth University

Degree Overview:

This online MA prepares you to become a versatile and innovative image maker. Through industry-standard briefs, theoretical approaches, and rigorous research, you will:

• Develop your critical thinking and photographic skills.
• Explore diverse possibilities within contemporary photography and visual culture.
• Create work that is critically informed, compelling, and ethically responsible.
• Refine your creative voice and target new audiences and markets.
By graduation, you will be comfortable with:
• Implementing new methodologies.
• Embracing professional practice and sustainable development.
• Taking your photographic practice to the highest levels in the creative industries and beyond.

Outline:

This program consists of four modules and a Final Major Project: You will analyze the importance of research, reflect on core themes in visual culture, and refine your interests as a practitioner.

• Sustainable Strategies: This module delves into the presentation methods and impact of photography.
You will explore creative strategies for production, resolution, and publication, while considering the role of interdisciplinary approaches in your work. You will also critically analyze the social, political, and ecological landscapes, learning to engage new audiences. You will have the opportunity to work on commissions, placements, and live briefs set by clients. You will also get the chance to collaborate with peers on projects.
• Final Major Project: This module allows you to conduct a research project and present it to a public audience.
You will work on a continuous project over two study blocks, gaining valuable feedback from peers and your supervisor. You will demonstrate your increasing research capabilities and benefit from guest lectures by industry experts.

Assessment:

All assessments are conducted online and may include:

• Coursework with no formal examinations.
• Oral presentations.
• Collaborations on live client briefs.
• Individual projects, reports, and public presentations.

Teaching:

The program enjoys the expertise of a research-active academic team from the Institute of Photography at Falmouth University. The team offers a wide range of subject expertise and facilitates networking opportunities across the creative industries. You will also benefit from a constant stream of guest lectures by leading figures in the field of photography.

Careers:

Photography career paths are diverse. Our graduates use the skills, network, and portfolio built during the program to advance their careers in various ways:

• Winning awards, commissions, bursaries, and residencies.
• Gaining new commercial clients.
• Securing permanent roles as photographers within the industry.
This internationally recognized master's degree also prepares graduates for roles outside of the creative industries. While the program is designed with career progression in mind, those who are studying primarily for personal development are also welcomed.

Other:

• The program offers three start dates per year: January, May, and September.