BA (Hons) Photography & Moving Image

Our modules have been planned to encourage you to learn the basics of traditional and digital image making, and to be able to specialise in an area of your own intrest. You will be able to set your creative talents free in your own dedicated and equipped work space in our University Centre.

• You will have access to our studio, dark room, and latest editing software to enable you to shoot, develop and edit your images.
• Our thought-provoking lectures will give you the confidence to create strong photographic images that achieve their aims and successfully meet the needs of clients.
• Develop your software skills in Adobe Photoshop, PremierePro, InDesign, and Lightroom amongst pthers.
• Our smaller class sizes are a real advantage. It means you will be able to enjoy increased contact time with your tutor, getting great value for money.

Our photography tutors are highly experienced degree-level educators who have many years working in related industries. You will have the opportunity to raise your profile as a photographer through a range of activities during the course, including work experience placements in the industry, entering your work into local and national competitions, and exhibiting your work at our degree show.

There are opportunities for visits to local, national and international galleries, engagement in live projects and industry placements all of which will provide you with the potential to gain valuable knowledge and experience.

The historic town of Hastings has a rich and eclectic mix of communities, architecture, festivals, landscapes, culture, art, sports, leisure and more, meaning you will never be short of subject matter or inspiration.

Minimum of 64 UCAS points (160 old system) from a BTEC Level 3 Diploma or Extended Diploma / A Levels / Foundation Diploma / Access Diploma in a related subject; if English is not your first language, an IELTS score of 6.5 with a 6 in writing; proof of qualifications; a satisfactory reference.

All work is submitted as coursework and moderated by visiting External Examiners. You will get support in completing your modules to set deadlines, paced throughout the year.

This three year course results in a BA (Hons) Photography & Moving Image degree, subject to validation by the University of East Anglia.

We believe that our degree will give you an abundance of transferable skills, reinforcing the vocational aspects of the course, providing you with intellectual flexibility and sustainability to take into your future career.

Once you have graduated, you will be fully equipped to seek out roles and apply your knowledge as a freelance photographer, or perhaps in an agency or as part of a large organisation. Other options could include further study onto MA Photography programmes.

We have a large stock of cameras and equipment ready for you to use, though we reccomend that you own your own DSLR, or similar, camera. Additional costs will be required to buy materials and equipment depending on your own requirements, and for trips and vsits, such as our international trips.

If you have any queries, or would like a look round our facilities, please email helloHE@escg.ac.uk

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