Photography in the Arts (Swansea College of Art) - BA (Hons)
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Dynevor, Swansea

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A red sixties cabriolet floats in the middle of a huge lake the driver looks calm. Photography in the Arts (Full-time) (BA Hons)Swansea3 Years Full-time120 UCAS PointsThe Photography in the Arts programme at Swansea College of Art UWTSD encourages you to consider where photography fits within contemporary art practice and visual culture. This course encourages you to take risks and delve into the possibilities of the photographic medium. With an emphasis on conceptual thinking and conceptual ...Read more

A red sixties cabriolet floats in the middle of a huge lake the driver looks calm. Photography in the Arts (Full-time) (BA Hons)Swansea3 Years Full-time120 UCAS PointsThe Photography in the Arts programme at Swansea College of Art UWTSD encourages you to consider where photography fits within contemporary art practice and visual culture. This course encourages you to take risks and delve into the possibilities of the photographic medium. With an emphasis on conceptual thinking and conceptual photography, you will look at the aesthetic, ethical, and social contexts of both individual and collective human experiences. Our programme uses a wide range of media, from traditional and digital to experimental photography techniques and processes. Allowing for a flexible approach to image making, in relation to both subject matter and technique, where you will explore and challenge the conventions of contemporary photographic art practice. You will develop valuable technical photography skills that will serve you throughout your career. The photography department has strong links with both the art and commercial media industries. These connections are enhanced by a regular series of visiting lecturers, providing you with opportunities to meet and learn from professionals in the field. This exposure helps you build industry connections that are essential for a successful career in the creative industries. Throughout the course, our expert lecturers and technicians will support you in building a professional photographic portfolio. You will learn what is required to have a successful career in the visual arts. Our recent alumni have found employment in various roles, including editorial photographers, advertising photographers, artists, curators, and gallery directors. The photography department at boasts an impressive range of facilities, In addition to extensive traditional photography facilities and darkrooms, our digital provision includes a specialist colour-managed digital suite running the latest Adobe software. This includes high resolution Hasselblad film scanners, medium and large format portfolio and exhibition printing. Our small class sizes and friendly atmosphere ensure exceptional interaction between students and staff.

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University of Wales Trinity Saint David
University of Wales Trinity Saint David , Carmarthen

The University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) offers innovative, career-focussed degrees across a range of study options, all...

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University of Wales Trinity Saint David
De-La-Beche Street Swansea SA1 3EU United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Swansea  0.2 miles away

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