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MA Photography at Rochester enables you to explore and develop your photography in a dynamic hands-on learning environment. Through the course you will produce a body of photographic work as well as learn how photography has been used to comment upon social, political and personal agendas.

This course delivers a considered balance of support that develops practical skills and fosters diverse critical approaches to a high standard. This support is provided by internationally renowned staff in a department that encourages experimentation with facilities that allow for a range of working practices. These include state of the art digital technology, Hasselblad HD cameras, high-end digital printing, a full range of analogue equipment and darkrooms as well as specialist workshops on traditional techniques that provide new perspectives on contemporary practice. This balance enables you to establish yourself as rounded professional artists who can formulate ideas in a sophisticated framework whilst also being able to communicate these ideas to others, both visually and verbally. A distinctive feature of the course is an emphasis on publication, enabling you to find creative ways to disseminate your work beyond the academic context and into the public arena.

Applications are welcomed from those looking to work in a hands-on way, who are ready to experiment with alternative strategies and who are willing to challenge perspectives in photography.

This course enables you to develop the competencies and skills needed for a career in the digital screen arts across the film, broadcasting and new media industries. You explore experimental and traditional approaches to the production of short drama, documentary, multi-screen installation art works, music video, performance, games and interactivity for cinemas and galleries. Throughout the course you develop advanced technical skills and acquire industry-recognised certifications in digital technology. We encourage you to pursue their own creative vision through independent and collaborative working practices and to reflect on the contemporary meaning and relevance of your work.

Our specialist facilities include:
Film Studio
Digital Online editing studios
Studio facilities with chroma green screen
Avid editing suites including Media Composer and DS Nitris
Sound production studio with Pro Tools
MAX MSP
High and Standard Definition video cameras
Nikon D50 SLR cameras
3D animation with XSI
Facilities for multi-screen installation and projection
Adobe Creative Suite
Final Cut Pro.

This exciting new course will impart the skills necessary to meet the challenges posed by the latest developments within photographic technology. The course combines the practical and critical study of photography with a strong emphasis on new technologies and enterprise.

With the majority of images being captured, viewed and distributed digitally around the globe, digital photography has become an influential tool in modern communication. Technological advances and the changes in working practices have had an enormous impact on the face of the industry allowing the individual greater creativity.

The course will focus on the latest developments in digital imaging and also aims to develop the critical tools for thinking about the role of photography within contemporary media. You will develop your skills with both analogue and digital capture, production, post production, promotion and distribution.

In collaboration with enterprise partners both inside the university and beyond, you will
contribute to a ‘stock image’ digital library which promotes and sells the work of students. This course prepares you for your future career and provides a live professional environment from your very first day at university.

We will encourage you to explore this rapidly expanding industry and equip you with the entrepreneurial skills required to build your own successful photographic business.