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Photographic Studies – (M.A.)
University of Westminster
School of Media, Arts and Design| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 6,600 - ≈ € 14,300 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | London / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
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This highly successful photography course offers a dynamic and exciting environment for studying Independent practice and critical theory of photography at Masters level. You will develop a high level of expertise and scholarship in visual practice techniques and written research.
The course explores the different relationships between photographic practice and photography theory In a flexible scheme. You will develop your practice in the context of thinking about photography as a broad social and historical phenomena in art, popular culture and global mass media. Students develop their own project work and graduate with a solid portfolio of work that shows awareness of the social, ethical and critical issues involved in photographic representation.
Contents
Throughout the course you will work on projects designed to develop and extend your practice and skills. Critical theory modules contextualise the practice of photography and enable you to develop personal areas of research interest, extending and often transforming your own visual practice.
Image and Language and Uncommon Practices are practical modules that provide a tutored framework for your work, the former developing a specific practice, the latter introducing new practical and critical approaches to visual work.
The Text and the Body and Aesthetics and Rhetoric are lecture/seminar-based modules engaging in the fields of criticism and cultural theory relevant to the study of photography. The module Contemporary Debates, supported by distinguished guest speakers, develops the relationship between theory and practice and provides a pivotal focus for the later stages of your work. In theory modules you will write and be assessed on 3,000-word essays.
You will complete your study with a major body of visual work, a dissertation, or a theory/practice option.
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Successful applicants have usually taken first degree courses in photography, fine art, art history, cultural and media studies, or may have a variety of professional experience, ie be employed or self-employed in areas related to photography. You should hold a First Class or Upper Second Class Honours degree in a related area. A lower class of degree may be accepted in exceptional circumstances, provided you can demonstrate your ability to meet the demands of the course. You will normally be interviewed. You should be highly motivated and demonstrate your ability in photography and an aptitude for developing your knowledge of practice and critical theory. A portfolio of practical work is essential. Evidence of written research skills (eg an undergraduate dissertation) may be requested.
You will need fluent written and spoken English to study at postgraduate level. If your first language is not English, an attainment of at least IELTS 6.5 or equivalent must be demonstrated. The University offers pre-sessional summer programmes if you need to improve your English before starting your course.
Language Proficiency
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade B (Score: 75) |
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