BA (Hons) Documentary Photography

The BA (Hons) Documentary Photography course, offered by the University of South Wales, aims to nurture visual storytellers who can communicate effectively and sensitively about the world around them. The course is designed to equip students with professional practices, technical skills, and critical understanding of the photography medium and its social and cultural context.Course Content: The course involves practical and theoretical work. Students learn from practising industry professionals and take part in 'live' assignments. The curriculum is prepared to cover both the aesthetic and business aspects of Documentary Photography. Students will explore and analyse contemporary photographic styles and engage with contemporary discussions about the status, role and function of photography.Key Modules: While detailed modules' list is not provided, the course spans across a variety of subjects such as documentary photography practice, the business side of photography, cultural contexts & critique, and photographic techniques.Future Careers: Upon successful completion of this course, students will have prepared themselves for a range of careers. They could work as freelance photographers, picture editors, art buyers, or even as studio managers. The skills learned during the course are transferable, enabling them to work in a wide range of fields such as journalism, education, photobook publishing, curation, and arts administration.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.