Photography BA (Hons)

Program Overview

The Photography BA (Hons) at Norwich University of the Arts is a 3-year or 4-year program that equips students with technical expertise, critical thinking, and creative vision in photography. It offers an AOP-accredited curriculum focused on personal expression, technical mastery, contemporary photographic practices, and professional preparation. Graduates pursue careers as photographers, assistants, curators, and more, with support from the Business and Employability Team.

Program Outline

This 3-year or 4-year photography program equips students with technical expertise, critical thinking, and creative vision needed to excel in the photography industry. It offers an AOP-accredited curriculum focused on:

• Personal expression: Develop a distinctive visual approach and artistic perspective.
• Technical mastery: Cultivate proficiency in studio and location lighting, digital cameras, and large-format inkjet printers.
• Contemporary photographic practices: Explore techniques in still and moving image, computer-generated imagery (CGI), animation, and illustration.

Program Objectives:

• Nurture a distinct vision: Develop a unique identity as a photographer through exploration, experimentation, and personal storytelling.
• Master technical proficiency: Gain competence in various photography genres, including fashion, advertising, and editorial photography.
• Embrace emerging technologies: Adapt to the evolving landscape of photography by exploring new and groundbreaking technologies.
• Foster collaboration: Engage in collaborative initiatives to expand your creative boundaries and approach image-making from diverse perspectives.
• Focuses on the technical aspects of photography, including studio and location lighting, digital cameras, and large format inkjet printers.
• Develops production and post-production skills in the Digital Darkroom.

Year 2:

• Applies your creative practice within professional contexts like fashion, advertising, and editorial projects.
• Explores new and emerging technologies like digital moving image and CGI to broaden your creative scope.
• Investigates the power of collaborative practice to generate novel ideas and image creation beyond the boundaries of photography.
• Encourages participation in national competitions like AOP Awards, D&AD, and Canon Shoot Like a Pro.

Year 3:

• Leverages your unique approach informed by your passions and interests to assemble a professional portfolio.
• Offers insights into the diverse facets of the photographic industry and helps build valuable networks.
• Equips you with entrepreneurial and employability skills essential for success in the field.
• Culminates in a London graduate showcase where you unveil your best works before industry experts.
• Requires the completion of a comprehensive Research Report that informs and enriches your professional practice.

Assessment:

• This program uses 100% coursework-based assessment, spread across various projects and activities during the program.
• Throughout the program, feedback helps you improve and progress throughout your studies.
• The final mark for each module is given based on the culmination of your submitted works alongside continuous progress assessments.
• Assessment takes many forms, including:
• Completed artworks
• Presentations
• Written assignments
• Research findings
• Journal entries reflective of your learning and journey

Teaching:

• The program combines various teaching methods to deliver optimal learning experiences.
• These methods include
• Group presentations
• Individualized academic meetings
• Group sessions with tutors
• Lectures delivered by industry experts
• Hands-on workshops focusing on specific skills and techniques
• Critiques designed to provide constructive feedback and enhance your work
• Seminars for discussion and exploration of broader concepts and methodologies

Careers:

• The Photography BA graduates go on to pursue fulfilling careers in various roles within the creative landscape.
• Some graduates begin work as assistants during their studies alongside renowned photographers while others take to freelance pursuits.
• Potential career paths include photographer, photographic assistant, digital assistant, studio assistant, curator, art director, producer, image producer, picture editor, digital retoucher, CGI artist, teaching technician, picture librarian, photographer's agent, picture researcher, and independent Fine Art Practitioner.
• The Business and Employability Team provides specialized creative career guidance to support you in planning your future paths and endeavors in the photography field.

Other:

• The program boasts access to a wide range of industry-level equipment alongside dedicated faculty and passionate teaching experts.
• Graduates have participated in and garnered awards across prestigious platforms like AOP Awards, D&AD, Eizo, Canon, British Journal of Photography, Lens Culture Portrait Awards, PhotoNorth and Portrait of Britain.
• The program strives to create a stimulating and inspiring environment where student's unique voices, visions, and aspirations take center stage.

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Undergraduate degree (full-time three and four year degree) £9,250

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Undergraduate degree (full-time three and four year degree) £18,000