BA (Hons) Photography

The Undergraduate Photography course available at the University of West London offers learners a platform to develop their creative and technical expertise in visual narratives, developing their unique style and exploring the potential of contemporary still image techniques. The course fosters an understanding of potential career paths to progress in photography and related industries. Course Content: The course offers a robust understanding of photographic practice and theory. The course content includes areas such as traditional photographic techniques, digital imaging, studio lighting, color theory, and various software applications which are relevant to today's changing photography industry. It also ensures that students can confidently produce high-quality images, applicable to range of contexts. The course also highlights intellectual property, entrepreneurship and self-promotion. Key Modules: The course is structured across different levels. The first level explores basic principles and understanding of photography while developing technical competencies. The second level allows students to create, analyze and position their work within the wider context of contemporary practices. The final level focuses on refining unique professional identity and portfolio suitable for relevant or intended career paths. Specific modules include Visual Narratives, Editorial & Commercial Photography, Photographic Cultures, and Professional Portfolio.Future Careers: This program prepares students for various career opportunities in the photographic and creative industries such as photographic assistant, studio manager, professional freelance photographer, retoucher, digital operator, and more. This course encourages entrepreneurship and gives understanding of the photography industry to help graduates establish their own business.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.