BA (Hons) Photography drafted draft
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-09-19 | - |
| 2024-01-09 | - |
Program Overview
Introduction
The Photography degree course at University of Suffolk offers students the opportunity to understand and explore in depth the practices, technologies and debates associated with the photographic image.
Students will develop their ability to produce photographic work in a range of media, using techniques that are sensitive to the works context and audience. Central to the philosophy of the course is an emphasis on producing creative, expressive and risk-taking work, which also engages with critical and theoretical approaches.
Image © Zoe Barrett
The course team comprises experienced lecturers, practicing photographers, writers, and artists using photography. Their work has been recognised nationally and internationally through publication and exhibition. The course is supported by a full time subject specific technical team.
In addition to the experienced lecturers and practitioners on our teaching staff, the course is supported by visiting lecturers and guest speakers of the highest calibre who have included Martin Parr, Gareth McConnell, Tom Hunter, Andreas Schmidt, Bettina Von Zwehl, Steve Macleod, Michael Collins and Eamonn McCabe.
Image © Carla Smith
The course normally offers two international trips in addition to visits to national galleries and sector specialists. During the 2016 New York visit, students take part in editing Picture of the Day at the New York Times, toured Magnum offices and met with Bruce Gildon to discuss his life and photography.
Other visits in New York also include MOMA, International Centre of Photography, Aperture and The Morgan Library.
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The course has two awards with Metro Imaging, London. A second year student has the opportunity to be awarded the Ambassador Scheme which allows them to develop a body of work under the guidance of Metro Imaging. The prestigious Metro Award is given to a graduating student based on their final body of work and its potential development.
This award offers a year long bespoke mentoring scheme under the supervision of leading industry specialists with a view to resolving a body of work ready for exhibition and publication. It offers extensive networking opportunities and £1000 towards the costs of producing the work.
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2016. Amanda Hook, winner of the 2016 Metro Award
PhotoEast
Both the course and the university have played a major contributing factor in establishing PhotoEast festival. This biannual festival is the first international festival of photography in the region.
In partnership with Panos Pictures, London, the festival, with the majority of it hosted at the University of Suffolk, brought together exhibits, seminars and workshops from a diverse range of internationally renowned photographers, writers and curators.
The graduating student's exhibiting also formed part of the show in addition to having the opportunity to be involved as volunteers.