Photography - Editorial and Advertising 2012 Entry

Honours Degree

If you dream of becoming a photographer for magazines, designers, the music, fashion or advertising industries, then this could be the course for you.

Do you aspire to be a photographer working for magazines, designers, the music, fashion or advertising industries? The BA Photography – Editorial and Advertising course aims to equip graduates to work as commercial photographers and professional practitioners within the modern creative professions.

The product of years of interaction with the media industry, this course will equip you with a sound creative, practical and academic platform to launch you into the professional world of photography.

As part of the course you will undertake a period of work experience within the photographic industry – recent student placements have included working for Mario Testino, Miles Aldridge, Harpers Bazaar magazine, ID magazine and Vue Agency.

The course looks outwards nationally and internationally, recent study trips include visits to Shanghai and New York and exhibitions at the NEC in Birmingham and in London.

The course also offers the opportunity to undertake the British Institute of Professional Photographers Professional Qualifying Programme (BIPP PQP).

The BA Photography –Editorial and Advertising course received a perfect 100% student satisfaction score in the 2010 National Student Survey.

Student feedback included:
“Photography-Editorial and Advertising is an extremely stimulating and exciting course that really links with the industry and prepares you for working professionally.”

“Not only am I proud of the work I have produced by I also feel I am ready to enter the professional world.”

“Teaching staff, technicians, visiting staff and guest speakers are what makes this course so fantastic. They are enthusiastic, passionate, approachable and willing to help in any way they can.”

“Opportunities to travel and take part in exhibitions overseas have broadened my horizons.”

Some of our modules

Introduction to Advertising Photography
Contemporary Digital Practice
Alternative Processes and Advanced Black and White Printing
The Professional Photographer
Debates in Photography
Major Photographic Project

Benefits

excellent interaction with industry
impressive studios
combines creative and practical learning with dedicated photographic theory

Career paths

professional photographer
advertising/design/magazines
picture agency, production and post-production

Are there any placements for this course?

Compulsory placement

Entry Requirements

You’ll preferably have completed a one year Foundation Studies Course in Art and Design/Photography, a creative National Diploma or similar.

Associated Professional Accreditations

Association of Photographers
British Institute of Professional Photographers
Magnum
Skillset
Nikon

Study options

Full-time and part-time

Location

Centre for Art and Photography (Hardwick)

Profile: Paul Ingram & Alex Bland

I’ve gained confidence in all aspects - shooting skills, communication skills, business knowledge as well as photographical knowledge. The trips to Shanghai and New York during the course were invaluable in terms of experience and learning.

Paul Ingram & Alex Bland
Photography – Editorial & Advertising

Paul: “I had looked at other universities but the courses on offer didn't have the commercial focus that this course has. The facilities are good and I was made to feel very welcome at the interview stage. When I came for a look around at Open Day, the tutor was passionate about selling the course, but remained honest at the same time. While I can't speak for other courses, with this particular course, the tutors were major factors in attracting students to study here. Additionally, the structure of the course, and the way it's tailored to guiding you into work at the end of it is motivating. It gives you the flexibility to pursue whatever direction you want to. ”

Alex: “When I was deciding on which university to go to, I made my choice to come here based on my judgement that the work displayed by current students was of a better standard than many competing universities, the facilities are great and the course leader is well renowned and has a wealth of ideas and knowledge. The lecturers are passionate and have industry experience, there are great facilities and helpful staff available whenever needed.”

Paul: “Cheltenham is a nice area, it's big enough without being intimidating like a city can be. Its location is excellent as well - close to Bristol and London. I’ve gained confidence in all aspects - shooting skills, communication skills, business knowledge as well as photographical knowledge. The trips to Shanghai and New York during the course were invaluable in terms of experience and learning.”

Alex: “The high points of my studies have been the pioneering trips to Shanghai and New York which involved collaborations with students and industry professionals, as well as interaction with professionals. I have found everything here that I’ll need to make a career in photography, and life experiences that have broadened my knowledge. Other valuable experiences have included sitting in on interviews for the course and helping to set up exhibitions and group shows. I am currently involved in an exhibition to raise awareness and money for a local charity: Global Footsteps. So far as actual work experience is concerned, I have assisted various photographers in my specific area of interest. Interaction with professionals teaches more than any lecture can and is crucial when it comes to having the knowledge required to work as a professional.

Paul: “My plan when I leave university is to assist other photographers for a few years, before finally trying to be a photographer myself.”

Alex: “When I graduate shortly, I plan to assist photographers, work on personal project to raise my profile, build on current relationships with clients and gain new ones.”

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