Photography – (B.A.)

This photography course offers the opportunity of studying photography within the dynamic and stimulating environment of Cambridge School of Art. Throughout your studies you will be encouraged to develop your individual visual language. The teaching process therefore includes lectures, seminars, workshops, one-to-one studio dialogue and individual tutorial support. Theory sessions will support you in gaining a better understanding of the historical and contemporary issues surrounding photography.

This photography degree will provide you with a thorough grounding in all aspects of photography, taking into account both analogue and digital image-making techniques and crossovers. Course content explores a number of related fields including web design, exhibition and installation techniques.

All our teaching staff are practising photographers and/or visual artists and will be able to share their wide-ranging expertise and experience with you. You will learn to work independently, develop your own ideas and to put them into practice. The course is practical and inspiring and will allow you to prepare for a successful career in the field of photography and visual arts.

Additional course information
Year 1 You will develop the basic skills required in producing photography as a creative means of expression. Amongst skills taught are: the use of different cameras, 35mm and medium format, basic studio lighting, colour and black and white printing. A pinhole camera workshop opens discussion about the use of alternative equipment and processes.

Year 2 Process to Practice presents different ways of interpreting images through process and experimentation. You will be developing your own artistic practice. Practical workshops explore aspects of process to help build upon the existing skills base. The emphasis is upon the importance of experimentation as a part of developing one's own style. The 4x5 camera is introduced in advanced studio workshops. Complementary to this, studio lighting is revisited and the portable flash and on-camera flash introduced. Workshops are conducted in fibre-based black and white printing and analogue colour printing. You will make your own book, handmade or professionally bound.

Year 3 The final year presents you with the opportunity to further refine your photographic practice in preparation for the Major Project and final degree show. Considering the crucial importance of effective editing and presentation, you will plan and work towards your final submissions, which may involve video, installation, a book, a set or series, incorporating new concerns and showing an awareness of the importance of critical contexts.