BA (Hons) Photography: Editorial and Advertising

The BA (Hons) Photography: Editorial and Advertising course, offered by The University of Gloucestershire, is designed for forward-thinking photographers who want to make a career in the creative industries. The course offers an appropriate combination of practical and academic expertise that seek to equip students with comprehensive understanding and knowledge required for a successful career in photography.Course Content: This course combines practical skills training, professional assignments and academic study. In the first year, students are introduced to a variety of approaches to photography, learning practical skills while examining images in context. The second year looks at working methods, and students can gain work experience on placement, while in the final year, students will shape their own project designed to launch their career after graduation.Key Modules: Some key modules of the course include Photographic Cultures, Editorial and Advertising Photography, Documentary Narratives, History of Photographic Genres, Professional Applications of Photography, and Creating and Managing your Digital Assets.Accreditations: The course is accredited by Skillset, the sector skills council for creative media, and is recognised by ScreenSkills (the industry-led workforce body), testifying the course’s high standards.Future Careers: While it sets students up for a career in fields like advertising or editorial photography, the course also prepares students for a range of careers in the creative industries, including photojournalism, curating, video and multimedia production, arts administration, picture editing or post-production work.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.