The BA (Hons) in Photography offers an exciting specialist programme that aims to enable creative students to understand and appreciate photography as a means of visual communication and creative expression. The Programme offers an opportunity to develop practical photographic and imaging skills underpinned by an understanding of critical and theoretical perspectives. This focus for study will enable each student to develop their individual creative and technical abilities to a high level.
The Programme is delivered within the specialist facilities of the Broadstairs Campus which currently include a specialist digital imaging and processing suite and a well equipped studio. Students will benefit too from excellent editing facilities, technical support and the latest DSLRs. The Programme includes regular field trips, exhibition and gallery visits and is supported by visiting professionals, enhancing further the teaching and learning experience.
Throughout the Programme emphasis is placed upon the integration of practice and theory. All the modules are designed to develop students' awareness of supporting theoretical concepts informing their own practice and encouraging students to develop areas of specialism as they progress from Level 1 to an increasingly individualised programme of study at Level 3.
Content and Structure:
At Level One both Single Honours and Combined Honours students will be introduced to critical approaches to studying photography and to the creative practice of photography, introducing basic imaging skills and techniques.
At Level Two the modules taken will vary according to whether the Programme is studied as Single Honours or as Combined Honours. All students will take either a single or double module in Advanced Creative Photographic Practice with additional optional modules in Level Two listed below.
At Level Three a greater emphasis is placed on independent learning, Single Honours students will, for example, take a compulsory extended double Specialised Study by Practical Project, developing their individually negotiated projects and preparing for their final degree show. The modules for both Single and Combined Honours students at Level Three are listed below.
Level 1
Introduction to Creative Photographic Practice
Introduction to Critical Approaches to Photography
Digital Media in Context
Digital Imaging
Visual Research
Level 2
Advanced Creative Photographic Practice
Introduction to Analogue and Darkroom Practice
Photography and Documenting the Real
New Media and Society
Advanced Digital Media
Research Emergent Practice
Level 3
Specialised Study by Practical Project
Advanced Practice in Analogue and Darkroom Practice
Independent Art and Photography
Media Management
Mixed Media Research methods
Mixed media Essay
Application is via UCAS, see the UCAS codes page of CCC website. All applications will be considered on an individual basis according to qualifications, background and experience. All applicants must be able to demonstrate a genuine interest in photography and a potential for practical work.
Refer to www.canterbury.ac.uk For an explanation of qualifications, have a look at our IAG page on this site www.creativeway.org.uk/quals.