Programme Specification for Photography (Major, Joint or Minor)
Campus: Docklands
Why Study Photography as part of a Combined Honours Degree?
Photography has a strong history and tradition that has helped shape societies attitudes over much of the last two centuries both within the fields of contemporary art as well as design and communication. If anything the importance of the medium is becoming more crucial in all aspects of commercial and creative practice with the development of global mass communication.
If you are interested in .......
- Photography: Art, Commercial, Fashion
- Film and video
- Digital media
- Animation
- Visual communication
- Media
If you enjoy....
- Being creative,
- using your imagination,
- problem solving,
- a challenge,
- working in groups,
- field work,
- developing your independence and social skills
If you want....
- To learn a range of different camera formats from SLR, medium format and new digital technologies.
- To develop a practical awareness of different studio lighting techniques, work with different photographic genres;
- To develop an understanding of the work of important practitioners historically and within the industry.
- To gain practical understanding of the relationship of new and emerging technologies on photographic processes.
- To have the opportunity to work with other creative, artists, and designers, fashion designers within the School and within the industry.
What will I study?
Photography at UEL develops from traditional darkroom and studio practice. It enables students to develop a sound knowledge of the medium, both practical/commercial and theoretical as well as exploring their own creative and imaginative language. Because of this approach it is possible for students to grow and expand their practice into related practices like; print, film, video and digital media.
Which modules will I study?
You can view a full guide to the modules you have to study as part of your chosen pathway, along with a full range of option modules available by viewing the Single & Combined Honours Programmes Guide for Photography
Can I study a Combined Honours Programme as a Part-time degree?
All our Combined Honours Programmes can be studied on a Part-time or Full-time basis. As a Part-time student, you will study the same degree programme, but at a slower pace. You will study up to 4 modules per year (instead of 6 as a full-time student).
What career opportunities are open to me if I study Photography?
Career opportunities in photographic and image-related industries; Commercial Photography, TV and Film, Media, Archive/documentation, Advertising, Photographic illustration, Research, Post graduate, Artist or Designer.
What can I combine with Photography?
Popular combinations include:
- Graphic Design/Photography (WW2Q - BA/NHNM)
- Photography with Animation (W694 - BA/NMna)
- Photography with Illustration (W6WA - BA/NMni)
- Photography/Cultural Studies (WL66 - BA/NMPF)
We have over 5000 different combinations and you can choose from over 75 pathways. Please visit this page www.uel.ac.uk/combined/programmes for a full list.
Entry Requirements
240 ucas points (including two passes at A2, one of which should be in Art and Design or Creative Media Production) plus GCSE English grade C.
How do I apply?
If you wish to study with us full-time from September, you will need to make your application via UCAS (www.ucas.ac.uk).
If you wish to study with us part-time you can obtain an application form from our admissions department study@uel.ac.uk or apply on-line
Other Photography programmes available
For further information on the range of Photography programmes available at UEL, please visit the School page.
Contact Us
If you would like to speak to someone about a Combined Honours Programme, please contact the School of Combined Honours on 0208 223 2575 or email us at combined.honours@uel.ac.uk
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