BA in Photography
Kingston University
Key Information
Campus location
Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
3 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
GBP 9,250 / per year *
Application deadline
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* UK students: £9,250 per year | international: £16,500 for the first year
Introduction
Why choose this course?
Photography is pivotal to fine art, fashion, advertising and editorial photography, as well as digital applications. This course is centred on the making and understanding of photographic production and critical thinking, applied to any subject area.
You'll study both analogue and digital photography; the key focus of the course is for you to develop your creative ideas alongside your professional skills, within a multi-genre approach to the medium. The course takes maximum advantage of Kingston's proximity to the vibrant art, photography and cultural life of London – one of the major photographic art and commercial centres of the world.
There will be opportunities to work with historic manual processes such as cyanotypes and salt prints as well as other 'craft' processes including creating unique one-off photobooks.
Reasons to choose Kingston
- We're ranked No.2 in London for film production and photography (Guardian University League tables 2023).
- You can prepare yourself for employment and increase your workplace skills through an optional work placement.
- You'll be taught by staff who publish and present their work nationally and internationally. Our technical staff are practising artists and will support you in the bespoke photography workshop.
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Curriculum
What you will study
You'll develop your creativity and photography through workshops and self-initiated projects. A programme of seminars, lectures, workshops and tutorials will enhance your learning and prepare you for your professional future. Our teaching relates your own ideas and ambitions to the critical, contemporary and historical contexts of photography.
The degree programme sets out to structure your learning and appreciation of, and about, photography and i's potential through a process which identifies distinct aims and progresses each year.
Modules
Years 1 and 2 are made up of four modules, each worth 30 credit points. Year 3 is made up of three modules – two worth 30 credits and one worth 60 credits. Typically a student must complete 120 credits at each level.
Year 1
In your first year, you'll become aware and critical of the range of photography practices and the possibilities of personal photography practice. You will be encouraged to experiment with new approaches and techniques.
Core modules
- Independent Photography Practice
- Photographic Production Processes
- Modes of Presentation for Photographers
- Contextualising Contemporary Practice: Photography
Year 2
In Year 2, you will develop your own independent and self-directed photography practice with critical support. You will continue to develop your ideas, skills and folios in more depth.
Core modules
- Independent Critical Practice
- Photography and Process
- Professional Practice and Presentation
- Critical Issues in Photography: Research and Practice
Optional year
You can opt to study or work abroad through the University's Study Abroad programme or the Erasmus programme during your Photography degree.
Final year
In Year 3, you will become proficient, professional, assured, innovative and outward-facing through a more fully realised and engaged personal photography practice. You will refine your photography and define your ambitions more succinctly.
Core modules
- Professional Practice
- Final Major Project
- Dissertation: Research and Reflection
Please note
Optional modules only run if there is enough demand. If we have an insufficient number of students interested in an optional module, that module will not be offered for this course.
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Career Opportunities
After you graduate
Our graduates work in a range of roles within photography and related industries. Many graduates also progress to study a range of related disciplines at the postgraduate level. These include photography, curating, book arts, conservation and advertising.
Examples of jobs:
- Editorial, fashion, advertising photographer
- Photojournalist
- Artist
- Curator
- Photographic assistant/technician
- Software trainer
- Studio and gallery assistant
- Stylist
- Picture editor
- Web designer
- Art director
- Art buyer