Fashion Photography Degree | BA (Hons)

Program Overview

This innovative program combines fashion photography, film, and multimedia production, equipping students with the skills to become image-creators in the fashion industry. Graduates have secured roles at renowned fashion companies and work in various creative fields, including photography, art direction, and video production. The program emphasizes industry-focused skills, provides access to professional facilities, and fosters industry connections through guest lectures and placement opportunities.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This innovative and dynamic course combines the disciplines of fashion photography, fashion film, and multi-media production, providing students with the skills needed to become confident image-creators within the fashion industry. The program emphasizes equipping students with the skills and knowledge required by employers for a wide range of roles within the fashion industry. Graduates have gone on to work for renowned fashion companies such as Bottega Veneta, Mulberry, Giorgio Armani, and Jimmy Choo, and secured full-time roles as photographers, studio managers, video editors, production managers, and shoot producers.

Outline:

Year 1

• Core Modules:
• Crafting the Image
• Style Cultures
• The Style File
• Creating Beauty
• Editorial Fashion
• Reading Pictures

Year 2

• Core Modules:
• Designer Focus
• The Art of Fashion
• Photography in Theory and Practice
• The Fashion Story
• The Fashion Frame
• Visual Communication

Year 3

• Core Modules:
• Final Major Project Proposal
• Final Major Project
• Professional Perspectives
• Work Based Learning
• Dissertation

Assessment:

Students are assessed through a combination of creative design projects, visual reports, portfolios, and essays.

Teaching:

Students are supported by experienced tutors and technical instructors dedicated to providing them with the skills they need to succeed. The program maintains close links with the industry, enabling students to benefit from guest lectures, live briefs, and placement opportunities.

Careers:

Graduates of the program are well-positioned for employment opportunities within dynamic sectors such as fashion, editorial, or advertising. This encompasses various creative fields including fashion photography, art direction, styling, and video production.

Other:

• The program places a strong emphasis on industry-focused skills and knowledge.
• Students have access to a range of professional photography facilities, including photography studios, a fully equipped infinity cove, and make-up and hair design spaces.
• The course is a member of UKFT, which helps to foster greater connectivity between education and industry.
• Alumni have successful careers as freelance creatives, working internationally in a range of image-making roles.
• Work from final year students is showcased at Graduate Fashion Week (GFW).

UK, EU (settled status) and Channel Island full-time fees:

£9,250 per year

International full-time fees:

£16,125 per year