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Media and Communication (Media Photography) Cert HE / Dip HE / BA (Hons)

This three-year course is designed for students who want to develop a career as a photographer or in the digital imaging industry.

You will begin by developing key skills in digital and chemical photography and explore how to produce photographs for publication. You will also develop visual literacy and skills in related software. All these skills will be put into practice in the live Production Event, where you will work to produce an exhibition of photos on a particular subject, or produce images to a brief from a magazine, PR campaign, or website.

As you progress through the course you will develop a portfolio in an area of your choice, such as documentary, portraiture, fashion photography, music photography or travel photography, as well as continuing to further experiment with camera technique, lighting and image manipulation. You will also explore the working practices of the freelance photographer as you work within the constraints of professional briefs.

Complementing your practical skills, you will develop a broad base of media theory and analysis skills, looking at the photography industry, image production, consumption, and the images themselves.

The Professional Studies strand of the course will build your contacts in the media, help you find placements in the industry, and improve your employability.
Will I do placements as part of the course?

You will undertake 2 industry placements during your course, at the end of the Year 1 and Year 2. Your tutors will work with you to find placements suited to your interests or specialist areas; the department’s close links with industry mean that students are able to find placements with the top media employers. These placements provide an invaluable insight into working in the media, as well as contributing to your CV and improving your employability.
Entry Requirements

Academic qualifications (shown below) are only part of what we look for in an applicant. You will also need to demonstrate an interest in and knowledge of the public relations industry and ideally some media-related work experience.

Course overview

The MA Photography course focuses on the fields of international photojournalism, documentary and travel photography and is designed in particular for postgraduate students who wish to develop their knowledge and skills to pursue a career in these areas.

You will explore issues of photographic culture, image economies and visual representation and develop an understanding of how the practice of making photographic images is affected by these issues in terms of both your approach to the subject and the style of your photographs. You will apply your learning through a series of practical assignments.

The course is designed to be accessible to professional photographers, photo editors and educators. It runs simultaneously at two teaching centres, one in Bolton, England and the other in Dalian, China. It will be possible for you to switch learning centres at the end of each term or to travel to the other learning centre to use it as a project base during your studies.
Modes of attendance

Full-time.
Duration

1 year.
Start dates

January.
Entry requirements

You will be required to present a portfolio of photography and examples of written work, to be discussed/assessed at interview, demonstrating your suitability and aptitude for the course.

You should offer one of the following: a first or upper second BA (Hons) Photography, or a BA (Hons) in any subject and two years professional experience in the industry, or a first or upper second BA (Hons) in a related subject with a major project in photography.

Special consideration will be given to candidates who do not have these qualifications but who have significant experience in the field of photography and are able to present a strong portfolio as part of their application.

You are encouraged to contact the university to arrange an interview.

You will be required to show original copies of your highest qualification certificate before starting the course.
Location

Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China.
Awarding body

University of Bolton.
Tuition Fees

Please contact Student Data Management Fees Enquiries on 01204 903406 or 01204 9033951 or 01204 903059 for details.
Additional costs

Non Chinese nationals are required to have travel insurance for the period they are in China.

(International photojournalism, documentary and travel photography)
Course overview

The MA Photography course focuses on the fields of international photojournalism, documentary and travel photography and is designed in particular for postgraduate students who wish to develop their knowledge and skills to pursue a career in these areas.

You will explore issues of photographic culture, image economies and visual representation and develop an understanding of how the practice of making photographic images is affected by these issues in terms of both your approach to the subject and the style of your photographs. You will apply your learning through a series of practical assignments.

The course is designed to be accessible to professional photographers and photo educators studying part-time as well as those wishing to study full-time and complete in a single year. It runs simultaneously at two teaching centres, one in Bolton, England and the other in Dalian, China. You will need to choose one of the learning centres to start your study. It will be possible for you to switch learning centres at the end of each term or to travel to the other learning centre to use it as a project base during your studies.
Modes of attendance

Full-time.
Part-time
Duration

1 year (full-time).
Up to 2 years (part-time).
Start dates

January.
Entry requirements

You will be required to present a portfolio of photography and examples of written work, to be discussed/assessed at interview, demonstrating your suitability and aptitude for the course.

You should offer one of the following qualifications: a first or upper second BA (Hons) Photography, or a BA (Hons) in any subject and two years professional experience in the industry, or a first or upper second BA (Hons) in a related subject with a major project in photography.

Special consideration will be given to candidates who do not have these qualifications but who have significant experience in the field of photography and are able to present a strong portfolio as part of their application.

You are encouraged to contact the university to arrange an interview.
Tuition Fees

Please contact Student Data Management Fees Enquiries on 01204 903406 or 01204 9033951 or 01204 903059 for details.
Location

University of Bolton.
Awarding body

University of Bolton.