Program Overview

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MA Design Communication: Fashion Photography

The MA Design Communication: Fashion Photography course at UWE Bristol is a postgraduate program that builds on the university's celebrated reputation for design communication. This industry-focused course provides an ideal opportunity for students to join an inclusive community committed to exploring contemporary fashion photography.

About the Course

The course is designed to push students' personal practice and help them establish their place in the exciting interdisciplinary field of fashion photography. Through a curriculum that encourages conventional and unconventional means of creative inquiry, collaboration, and critical reflection, students will develop their skills and expertise in fashion photography.

Why Study this Course?

In an increasingly visual society, fashion photography is being redefined, reimagined, and reshaped. This course brings a fresh focus to UWE Bristol's celebrated expertise in design communication, developed over decades. The interdisciplinary approach to the graphic arts has built a global profile for pushing the disciplines, and students will benefit from this expertise.

Why UWE Bristol?

Based on Bristol's historic waterfront at the Arnolfini, students will hone their craft at an internationally renowned centre for contemporary art. The university's strong partnerships with local organizations mean students will benefit from their input, as well as many valuable networking opportunities in the thriving creative context of Bristol.

Where Can it Take Me?

Whether students are recent graduates or mid-career creatives, they will benefit from the university's strong connections with the photography and media industries. Students will gain invaluable real-world knowledge, experience, and exposure through guest speakers, live brief projects, and opportunities to enter local and national awards and competitions.

Entry

Entry Requirements

The university seeks highly motivated students from any background, committed to creative growth in the supportive School of Arts community. Most applicants would have an honors degree in the arts, but those with qualifications in other disciplines or prior professional experience are also encouraged to apply.

International Applicants

For country-specific entry requirements, students should find their country on the university's country information pages.

Selection Process

Applicants will be asked to provide a portfolio of practical or project-based work and a personal statement for review. The portfolio should include recent or ambitious works, alongside developmental or process-based details. The personal statement should communicate confidently and coherently the rationale for application, including what students hope to achieve through Master's study.

English Language Requirement

International and EU applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with 5.5 in each component (or approved equivalent).

Structure

Content

The course offers students the chance to extend their practice and explore new areas in the changing world of industry and design. Students will learn to be independent, research effectively, question and be critical, and sustain practice for the long term.

Learning and Teaching

The course is taught through a combination of one-to-one tutorials, group sessions, seminars, lectures, technical workshops, and live projects. The teaching team includes award-winning practitioners, technical experts, and leading academics and researchers, all committed to providing an innovative and inclusive learning experience.

Study Time

This is a full-time course, which starts in September and runs for three terms over 12 months. Learning and teaching sessions typically take place over three days per week.

Assessment

Students will be assessed through a range of methods throughout the year, including presentations, a portfolio, and practical and written work.

Fees

Full-time Course

The fees for the full-time course are as follows:

• Home Award Fee: Ł10,250
• Home Module Fee (15 Credit): Ł854
• International Award Fee: Ł16,250
• International Module Fee (15 Credit): Ł1,354

Features

Study Facilities

At the Arnolfini, students will have access to extensive studios and workshops, plus highly skilled, dedicated technical staff. Students will also access resources at other City Campus sites, including Bower Ashton's creative and cultural industries library, student support services, and technical resource areas.

Careers

Careers/Further Study

Students will be taught by practicing designers, illustrators, photographers, and researchers, bringing their skills and expertise exclusively to postgraduate level. Graduates will go on to work in the creative industries, both nationally and internationally, in a wide range of careers, including design agencies, publishers, fashion houses, photography studios, or as self-employed creatives.

Previous Employers

Previous regional employers have included Sons of Graham, Proctor & Stevenson, Immediate Media Co., Kennedy Publishing, HommGrp, EZ Education, The Damien Hirst Studio, and LED Architects. In London, previous employers include 59 Productions Ltd, North House Creative, Space Agency Design Ltd, The Rodnik Bank Ltd, The Creative Place Ltd, Graham & Green, and notonthehighstreet.com. Overseas previous employers include Wonderworks Ltd in Taiwan, Dell in Texas, Genius Loci and Zaman Branding in Dubai, and Studioplace in Rome.