Commercial Photography with Digital Media

The BA (Hons) Commercial Photography with Digital Media degree programme emphasises the creative use of photography and other lens based media across a wide range of subject areas and applications.

The course encourages the exploration of contemporary practice and includes critical and contextual modules. Traditional techniques and practices are investigated alongside digital practice and output.

This is a visual communication course structured to provide a route into employment in creative media, photography and associated industries.

Individual project briefs are designed to enable learners to achieve their full potential using technical and critical skills relevant to their specific pathways. The BA helps prepare learners for a career in the design industry, through the development of design skills, technical and professional expertise.

Typical Modules Include:

Year 1
Conceptualisation
Historical and Contextual Studies 1
Materials Processes/Theory (generic)
Digital Workshop Practices
Brand Identity and Design for Audiences
Specialist Practice

Year 2
Landscape Photography
Advertising Imaging & Output
Technical Change & Cultural Continuity
Fashion Photography
Portrait Photography
Editorial Image Making

Year 3
Historical and Contextual Studies 2
Marketing an Arts Business
Final Major Project Preparation
Business Practice
Final Major Project
Final Major Project Reflective Evaluation

*Optional modules will run where there are sufficient student numbers, otherwise an alternative option module may be offered.

The assessment methods typically used throughout the programme include:
Practical Assessments
Coursework Portfolios
Written Assessments