Photography (with Integrated Foundation Year)

OVERVIEW

BA (Hons) Photography at Norwich University of the Arts provides opportunities to develop a highly personal, unique and creatively aspirational practice, whilst giving you the practical skills and understanding to apply your creative vision to a range of contexts within the creative and cultural industries.
The course champions personal practice and you will develop this highly individual creative identity while acquiring a deep understanding of technical craft skills, along with a comprehensive understanding of approaches to contemporary photography.

INTEGRATED FOUNDATION (YEAR 0)

This course includes an integrated foundation year (Year 0), which promotes developing practical, technical and creative skills and confidence. Building on your prior experience, you will be introduced to some of our workshops to assist your skill development, with an increasing emphasis on professional standards and independent study. The course places emphasis on your personal commitment to study, while supporting you in your progression.

KEY FEATURES

- Actively engage with the rapidly developing nature of photography and explore the possibilities of new and emerging technologies

- Utilise a range of practices from within historical boundaries of photography and at the cutting edge of contemporary practice

- Explore techniques from other areas of creative practice including moving image, computer-generated imagery (CGI), animation and illustration

- Engage with a wide range of contemporary practitioners and artists with diverse practices as well as the Association of Photographers (AOP)

- Gain insight from guest speakers and masterclasses led by renowned professionals who will help shape your business skills

- Develop transferable professional abilities in analytical thinking, critical judgement, organisational skills, collaboration and communication

- Attend workshops, portfolio reviews and professional practice sessions to support your transition from academia to your chosen career

- Take an optional year of study in creative computing

YOUR FUTURE

Graduates progress to a range of different roles within the creative industries. Within the course structure many students begin assisting alongside their studies, this is often the first destination for graduates who work as general photographer’s assistants, digital assistants or studio assistants.

Graduates may become photographers or artists in their own right immediately after completing their course. Many photographers and artists work on a freelance basis, and this is supported within the course by the Business and Employability team.

Students have received awards from the AOP, D&AD, Eizo, Canon, British Journal of Photography, Lens Culture Portrait Awards, PhotoNorth and Portrait of Britain.

OUR STUDENTS’ WORK

Explore our online Graduate Showcase – celebrating the very best Norwich University of the Arts graduate work. Scroll each reel to explore at nuagradshowcase.com