Fashion Photography (with placement year)

This course will provide the opportunities to engage with diverse and innovative approaches to fashion image-making. You will develop your knowledge and understanding while cultivating an experimental approach to produce striking photography and film.

Our vibrant and inclusive learning environment promotes the exchange of ideas and freedom of expression through photography and moving image. We offer hands-on experience in the form of live briefs, publishing, exhibition opportunities, educational trips, and commissions. Collaborating is greatly encouraged and students have worked with designers and brands such as Mary Benson and Community Clothing.

Your programme of study is informed by current and emerging industry developments. You will work with highly skilled practitioners and specialist tutors who are also experienced photographers. Responding to exciting project briefs generated by fashion brands, designers, and publications, you will push your creativity and professionalism, and benefit from real-life learning opportunities.

The course integrates creative, practical projects with analysis of historical, cultural, and social frameworks within fashion image-making. We want our students to embrace an experimental approach and question approaches to practice. You may work in the studios with professional cameras and lighting or loan equipment for exciting location work.

We offer opportunities to engage with external practitioners. In the past, students have visited Paris, Milan and New York, plus day trips within the UK. Educational trips and experiences can take a variety of formats, including physical and virtual activities.

*The placement year is subject to approval.