Art and Design BA (Hons) Photography
What’s it about?
Photography is one of the most compelling and authoritative forms of visual communication, challenging the viewer and demanding an emotional response. It plays a significant role in everyday life - shaping our opinions about ourselves, and about the world around us. Knowing how to interpret, control and generate the messages communicated through photographs is essential for any photographer.
We understand that photography today is much more than just capturing an image - it’s about context, placement, marketing, and distribution. That’s why studying photography at Salford offers a fresh perspective on the role of photography and the photographer within society.
What will I learn?
Year 1 addresses the fundamental photographic principles and skills, including studio lighting and the basic principles of digital imaging. Units are used to build knowledge and skills, and enable you to acquire the confidence to challenge preconceptions of the scope and nature of photographic practice.
Year 2 focuses on a number of projects aimed at developing your understanding of professional practice, and acquiring the necessary range of intellectual, professional and contextual skills in order to maximise the opportunity for success after graduation.
Year 3 provides maximum opportunity to investigate subject matter in depth, make personal observations, explore interests and interpret themes. Extensive research is particularly vital at this point and regular discussion sessions enable you to share your work with staff and fellow students. The climax of the final year is the degree show.
Modules include: • Photographic Skills • Exploring Photographic Practice • Directions within Photographic Communication
• International Markets and Contexts • Professional Practice
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How will I learn? You will learn through a mixture of practice and theory-based activities. These include: lectures, tutorials and workshops, seminars, individual tutorials, self-directed learning and Blackboard - a virtual learning environment where teaching materials and announcements are available for students to consult. This is accessible both on and off-campus.
Can I get work experience? You will be guided in your choice of work placements within industry, and / or ongoing community projects. These placements will enable you to experience professional photographic practice in a real-world context. You will be required to finalise and secure the placement. Possible placements include photographer’s assistant, teaching assistant, gallery intern or web design assistant.
There is an option to study overseas at a variety of European destinations. Teaching is in English and all EU exchanges are supported by an Erasmus grant.
Where can I get a job?
Graduates could go on to be exhibiting photographers, lecturers, art directors, conservators, arts administrators, digital artists, picture researchers, studio managers or even running their own practice. You will also have the potential to move across into related careers in marketing, branding, museum curatorial, project management, technical support and PR.
Graduates could also consider pursuing their educational study at a postgraduate (Masters) level. Some students may progress towards the completion of a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE), or undertake work in community heritage.
3 good reasons to study this programme at Salford
• Students are encouraged to develop their individual creative ability
• Introduces students to the many skills that a modern photographer needs to have
• Emphasis placed on vocational working
Typical entry requirements 240 UCAS points
Specific requirements: Art and design related subjects
We encourage applications from students with equivalent qualifications and recognise experience of adult learners see page 27 for further details
www.salford.ac.uk/course-finder has a full list of entry requirements
Programme details
Duration: Three years full-time
Average teaching contact time: Contact hours are variable depending on the nature and type of module being delivered – can average between 12 and 18 hours per teaching week
Assessment: Mainly based on project work, presentation and on the ability to incorporate feedback. Likewise, students are anticipated to supplement their work skills through team- building, communication and self-management exercises
Programme code/s: W640
Employment and/or further study
77% of Art and Design graduates go on to employment and/or further study within six months of graduating
Further details from Course Enquiries Service +44 (0)161 295 4545
course-enquiries@salford.ac.uk
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