Photography - Editorial and Advertising (Part-Time) (Hons) University of Gloucestershire

Overview

Through the Photography - Editorial and Advertising (Part-Time) (Hons) course from University of Gloucestershire you’ll learn many new photography skills, using the three professionally equipped photography studios and on location. You will create moving image and still photography, you will develop retouching skills while discovering the subjects and styles you’re passionate about.

Year two is all about building your photography skills and creativity in a professional context. You’ll develop your online presence, website, Instagram etc in preparation for securing work experience matched to your areas of interest and career aspirations.  

You will create zines, photo books, moving image and have modules in which you can experiment and have fun exploring photography. With full access to the very well stocked Photography equipment stores you’ll be able to use everything from high-end medium format digital and roll film cameras to large format 5×4 and 10×8 cameras.

In your final year you’ll create your major project work, source your own commission and develop your business know-how. You’ll refine your online presence, take part in an individual professional portfolio review day with a panel of top industry experts. You’ll exhibit your work at your end-of-year degree show in Cheltenham and have the opportunity to exhibit in London these shows attracts creative employers from across the UK. You’ll learn everything you need to know about setting up as a freelance photographer and/or working as an employee.

Assessment includes photography coursework, reflective journals, portfolios, exhibitions and industry placements.

Career opportunities:

We have extensive global links with book and magazine publishing houses, galleries, advertising agencies, photography festivals and photographic events. Global brands we’ve worked with include Converse (China), Superdry (UK), Specialized (US) and Lululemon (Canada).

Placement opportunities have included working at magazines and newspapers such as InStyle, Mail on Sunday, The Guardian, Vanity Fair, and Vogue. Many students get commissions from their placement organisations while studying and move into full-time work with them on graduation. Students also gain valuable experience meeting and assisting photographers and exhibiting work in London, Milan, Paris, New York, London, Shanghai and Vancouver.

Career opportunities include professional photographer, film maker, videographer and social media content creator. Alternatively, graduates may choose to pursue a career as a photo editor, stylist, image re-toucher or photographic agent.