The Photography BA (Hons) with a Foundation Year at the University of Chester is designed for aspiring visual storytellers who wish to develop a distinctive and critically informed photographic practice. You will explore the fundamental principles of analogue and digital photography, including studio lighting, on-location techniques, and the integration of practical skills with project briefs. This course encourages you to engage with contemporary debates in photography, from narrative and documentary to socially engaged practices, providing a comprehensive grounding in research and contextual studies within a vibrant creative community. You will have access to specialist facilities, preparing you for a career in the creative industries.
This full-time, on-campus undergraduate degree is studied over four years, including a foundational year to build essential creative and academic skills. In subsequent years, you will develop a more self-directed approach, shaping your practice through optional modules and collaborative projects, including site-specific and public exhibitions. The final year is dedicated to a self-directed major project, supported by a supervisor and culminating in a public exhibition and professional practice portfolio. You will graduate with the confidence and skills to pursue diverse career pathways within the photography industry, supported by opportunities to present your work to industry professionals.