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Kingston University: Photography
| Institution | Kingston University View institution profile |
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| Department | Department of Film and Photography |
| Web | www.kingston.ac.uk/postgraduate |
| ukenquiries@kingston.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 02035100106 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
Reasons to choose Kingston - Be part of a rich and supportive environment with input from internationally recognised artists, photographers, curators and writers. You will have the opportunity to develop your practice as an artist working with lens-based media.
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You will have access to all facilities across photography (analogue and digital suites, a wet darkroom and photo studios) film, animation, printmaking and 3D workshops to develop your practice as an artist.
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Studies culminate in a final exhibition and publication to showcase your work.
About this course The course is highly bespoke to support you as an artist working with the photographic as an expanded and interdisciplinary practice (analogue and digital, new media and technology, still and moving image, installation, performance for camera and engagements with the archive). With an emphasis on contemporary urgencies and socially engaged practices, this course offers transferable skills in the production and postproduction of images through the communication and development of ideas. Modules are designed to encourage independent thinking over a wide range of practices and theories reflecting on the technological, political, environmental and social role of the practice.
Example modules - Critical Theory in Photography and Visual Culture
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Photography Practices
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Advanced Photography Practices
For a full list of modules please visit the Kingston University course webpage.
MA
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | The course is aimed at a range of photography practitioners. Students are admitted through formal university application and interview (with a portfolio of work). You will also be required to submit a personal statement and an indicative project proposal about how you intend to use the 17-month course to develop a significant body of photographic work. We would also like you to include a short video of yourself. Please note that we can only consider your application once you upload all four items together (portfolio, personal statement, indicative project proposal and video). You will receive email instructions how to upload these items once you have submitted your application form for the course. The minimum entry qualifications for the field are: a 2:2 or above honours degree (or its equivalent) in a related or appropriate subject. However, each application is considered on its own merits and therefore previous experience and qualifications may be taken into account. |
| Location | Knights Park Grange Road Kingston upon Thames KT1 2QJ |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | The course is aimed at a range of photography practitioners. Students are admitted through formal university application and interview (with a portfolio of work). You will also be required to submit a personal statement and an indicative project proposal about how you intend to use the 17-month course to develop a significant body of photographic work. We would also like you to include a short video of yourself. Please note that we can only consider your application once you upload all four items together (portfolio, personal statement, indicative project proposal and video). You will receive email instructions how to upload these items once you have submitted your application form for the course. The minimum entry qualifications for the field are: a 2:2 or above honours degree (or its equivalent) in a related or appropriate subject. However, each application is considered on its own merits and therefore previous experience and qualifications may be taken into account. |
| Location | Knights Park Grange Road Kingston upon Thames KT1 2QJ |
Kingston University is superbly placed for students to take advantage of London’s many activities and attractions, as well as being close to one of the largest employment centres in the world. Students at Kingston will be able to benefit from award-winning teaching quality during their studies and go onto join a global network of alumni across different industries and sectors upon graduation.
Many of our courses are accredited by professional bodies and give you the opportunity to engage with industry experts. You will be taught by lecturers working as professionals in their field of expertise, including many who …
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