BA (Hons) Photography

Connecting your passions and unique perspective to the world of professional photography is at the heart of our BA (Hons) Photography degree course, recognised by the Association of Photographers.

You will develop your own approach at NUA – not a standard house style.

You will learn how to apply your creative vision to a range of industry briefs, from fashion to advertising and editorial photography.

Whatever your aspirations, your work will be unmistakable as you emerge as a professional practitioner with a distinctive portfolio.

Thinking beyond the frame

We will encourage you to think about client needs and expectations.

We want to see you produce stand-out work that could wow creative teams in whatever industry drives your interest.

But it will always be your vision.

You’ll also be part of a community of photographers – collaborating with other students and taking part in peer review and cross-year critiques to give and receive feedback.

Designed for the future

Studying at NUA will give you access to a wide range of industry-level photographic and lighting equipment.

You will have access to tools to produce imaginative and original images to the highest standards.

There will be opportunities to work at the cutting edge of digital photography; exploring the possibilities of moving images and computer-generated images (CGI).

Year 1

• Explore your individual approach to photographic practice through a range of projects

• Learn to strengthen your understanding of the communicative aspects of photography through subtle changes and the use of visual elements, technique and context

• Work with studio and location lighting, digital cameras and large format inkjet printers

• Develop production and post-production skills in the Digital Darkroom.

Year 2

• Explore the application of your creative practice within professional contexts including fashion, advertising and editorial projects

• Apply your visual approach across a range of genres utilising new and emerging technologies - digital moving image and CGI

• Investigate the opportunities of collaborative practice to develop your ideas and iimage-makingbeyond the boundaries of photography

• Enter national competitions like AOP Awards, D&AD and Canon Shoot Like a Pro.

Year 3

• Apply your unique individual approach - informed by your interests and passions - to the production of a professional portfolio

• Develop your understanding of the photographic iindustry and build your networks

• Gain entrepreneurial and employability skills

• Participate in a London graduate showcase, presenting the very best work to industry

• Prepare a detailed Research Report that informs your professional practice.

Your photography skills

As you hone your craft you’ll learn how to commercialise your creative output, thinking about how to apply your approach to briefs and the needs of clients to produce aspirational work that has application in a range of industries. Access to a wide range of industry-level photographic and lighting equipment throughout your degree will give you the tools to produce imaginative and original images to the highest possible standards. Pushing the boundaries of photographic practices, you’ll learn how to produce compelling photography using whatever technology is most suitable to support your creative vision.

Inspiration from professional photographers

Inspirational guest speakers covering a range of photographic roles will feature in your timetable almost every week.

And you’ll get feedback from professionals by pitching your work to industry panels.

Insight from renowned professionals like Dean Chalkley, Tim Flach, Lottie Davies and Carol Sharp will help you understand the latest trends as you hone business skills like self-promotion, networking and client management.

Graduates work in a broad range of careers including

• Photographer
• Photographic Assistant
• Art Director
• Image Producer
• Picture Editor
• Digital Retoucher Picture Librarian
• Curator
• CGI Artist
• Teaching Technician
• Digital Assistant
• Photographer’s Agent
• Picture Researcher
• Studio Assistant

You’ll also get specialist creative careers advice from our team in the Ideas FactoryNUA to help support you as you plan your career.