HE Directory 2012-2013 - Shock of the Arts

PHOTOGRAPHIC PRACTICEFOUNDATION DEGREE PHOTOGRAPHIC PRACTICECOURSE LEADER: PAUL ALLEN54 | 55THE COURSEThis course aims to produce photographers who will contributeto and engage with the world around them through their chosenmedium. This is a focused course for creative thinkers who havethe ambition and drive to produce innovative and stimulatingwork though which to communicate ideas; they may wish toundertake commercial practice as an employee or freelancer,or become an exhibition photographer, social photographeror community arts practitioner.The student experience will be based on a holistic understandingof photography – we are firm believers that our students shouldgraduate as educated and skilful photographers, able toengage in the broad dialogue that is expected of today’screative practitioners.RESOURCESPractical work is based around our large, well-equippedphotographic studios and on location. Formal lectures,discussion groups and presentations take place in our dedicatedseminar rooms. The library and main lecture theatres are used forour theory sessions and also for guest speakers. The departmenthas a digital suite, black and white darkrooms, colour darkroomsand a well stocked equipment store to support student needs.Our team of staff has a variety of professional experiences andthey remain active within their practices, including portraitphotography, documentary and landscape photography,advertising and editorial photography, digital expertiseand critical theory. They are supported by five techniciandemonstrators. The University College regularly attracts a widerange of guest speakers from industry, who are involved in areasof course delivery, placement and the course’s Industry LiaisonGroup. These speakers include photographers, art directors,picture editors, agents and photographic assistants.