HE Directory 2012-2013 - Shock of the Arts

pHotoGrApHyucas codeBa (Hons) pHotograpHy: W640course leader: daVe HaZeltHe courseThis course explores contemporary photographic practicewithin a broad cultural context, and is underpinned by historicaland critical approaches to the medium of photography. Yourindividual creativity and personal ambition are at the centre ofthe course’s philosophy rather than an imposed ‘house style’. Wewill encourage you to undertake an expansive, risk-taking enquiryinto the possibilities of photography. The curriculum allows fora flexible approach to image-making in relation to both subjectand resource, and you will be required to position and criticallyarticulate your photographic work in relation to your audience.We have an extensive range of equipment and facilitiesand you will be encouraged to freely experiment with thesein any and all genres of the medium. Our aim is to builda specialist knowledge of photography and a broadunderstanding of visual culture. The course also allowsyou to consider how your developed expertise mightultimately lead to professional opportunities.resourcesAll students have access to professional lighting studios, blackand white (wet and dry) processing facilities and printingresources. There is also a professional quality colour processingand printing resource, together with a range of digital imagingfacilities. Seminar and lecture rooms are used to deliver lessonsand students have the choice of working on location or withinthese resources. A full range of specialised equipment includingtime-based kit can be borrowed from the equipment store.We have a teaching team comprising dedicated course tutorsand a number of specialist technical demonstrators – we matchyour activities to the relevant learning space and teaching.We also regularly invite photographers and specialistpractitioners to give lectures about their work and professionalexperience. Visiting tutors also lead seminars and providetutorial support.52 | 53