About the Courses
Why us?
Our Film Production and Photography courses are 1st in the UK (Guardian University Guide, 2023)
Join our unique creative community, working alongside professionals in the North East Photography Network (NEPN)
Hone your skills in our darkrooms, studios and digital suites housed in our dedicated facility, the Northern Centre of Photography (NCP). Learn more about our new facilities at the NCP.
Be inspired by our team of award-winning teaching and technical experts
Why us?
Our Film Production and Photography courses are 1st in the UK (Guardian University Guide, 2023)
Join our unique creative community, working alongside professionals in the North East Photography Network (NEPN)
Hone your skills in our darkrooms, studios and digital suites housed in our dedicated facility, the Northern Centre of Photography (NCP). Learn more about our new facilities at the NCP.
Be inspired by our team of award-winning teaching and technical experts
Modules
Year 1 (national level 4):
Gain a range of essential photographic and video skills and an understanding of the work of photographers, past and present.
Core modules:
Studio and Location Photography (40 credits)
Image Editing and Production (40 credits)
Investigating Photography (20 credits)
Creative Moving Image (20 credits)
Year 2 (national level 5):
Develop your practical and conceptual skills, while learning how to work effectively with others and getting your work out into the world.
Core modules:
Narratives and Story Telling (40 credits)
Sites for Practice (40 credits)
Issues in Contemporary Photographic Practice (20 credits)
Collaborative Creativity (20 credits)
Final year (national level 6):
Acquire advanced skills for in-depth, practice-led exploration. Produce resolved bodies of work to deadline and be able to communicate your professional attributes to clients, audiences, and future employers. Develop the critical thinking, academic and research skills for future study.
Core modules:
Practice and Pitch (40 credits)
Publish/Present (40 credits)
Your Research Project (20 credits)
Your Professional Presence (20 credits)