The BA (Hons) Commercial Photography at Arts University Bournemouth is your gateway to a dynamic career in visual communication, preparing you to shape industries through compelling imagery. You will delve into specialist areas such as fashion, beauty, advertising, documentary, editorial, and portraiture, mastering the creative and technical skills essential to challenge perceptions and produce work at the forefront of contemporary photographic practice. This undergraduate degree is ideal for aspiring image-makers who seek to blend artistic vision with a sophisticated understanding of industry demands, providing a robust foundation for success in the creative sector.
Studied full-time on campus over three years, your journey begins with foundational creative, practical, and theoretical skills in Level 4, encompassing analogue and digital capture, studio lighting, and moving image. In Level 5, you will enhance your digital and promotional abilities, undertake a crucial work placement for hands-on industry experience, and develop critical analysis skills. Your final year focuses on genre-specific study groups and creating a professional portfolio through major practical units and a research paper. You will graduate with an accomplished commercial portfolio and the critical acumen to excel in roles such as photographer, retoucher, or studio manager.