MA Photography
1 year (48 weeks) full time or 2 years part time (96 weeks)
Top facts
- Expertise and resources in traditional analogue and alternative non-silver photographic processes and a focus on digital photography, film and audio visual and networked installation contexts.
- Established research network in Book Art with technical workshop provision.
- Professional link projects with some of the region’s key arts and media organisations, including Cornerhouse, Urbis, Castlefield Gallery and Cube Gallery in Manchester, FACT and Open Eye in Liverpool, Folly in Lancaster and the National Media Museum in Bradford.
- Part of the Media LAB - a unique programme where those studying on the MAs in filmmaking, media and photography can work alongside each other and on collaborative projects.
- Artists’ and media professionals’ master classes will form a core of the teaching alongside the professional link programme, together with tutorials, projects, seminars and technical workshops.
You will study
Using digital and analogue means, you will examine the shifting boundaries within photographic media and its gradually changing profile induced by advancing technologies. You will be encouraged to explore definitions of image sequence, narrative and display in relation to the context of gallery, portfolio and book art, whilst also considering and exploring more virtual and ephemeral spatial formats. Concepts and approaches are exchanged that evaluate the visual relationship between the photographic and cinematic, and between photography, text and sound.
The course is part of the Media LAB, where filmmaking, film & media studies, photography and media arts students work on professional projects in collaboration with an extensive, regional network of cultural and media organisations.
You will work on individual projects in your chosen field, while experimenting in interdisciplinary groups and in close collaboration with an extensive, regional network of cultural and media organisations.
Professional link placements and projects with the region's major arts and media organisations will be a key strength of the programme, such as Cornerhouse, Castlefield, International Anthony Burgess Foundation and the North West Film Archive in Manchester; FACT Media Centre and Open Eye Gallery in Liverpool, Folly Media Centre in Lancaster and the National Media Museum in Bradford.
Artists' and media professionals' master classes will form a core of the teaching alongside the professional link programme, together with tutorials, theoretical debate, interdisciplinary projects, seminars and technical workshops.
The Media Lab - a 'laboratory for ideas' - understands itself as a collaborative artists' community. We want to provide an open and flexible approach to practice, in which students and researchers can meet, initiate and share activities.
Assessment
Through learning agreements, evidence of practice, learning record and presentation.
Graduates
Many graduates will become independent photographers in a variety of modes, including art, documentary and design based practice. Some will aim towards a contemporary exhibition of work and others will be encouraged to develop commercial practice.
Location
All Saints Campus, Manchester
Fees
UK and EU students full-time £4,500
UK and EU students part-time £250 per 10 credit unit. A Masters qualification typically comprises 180 credits.
Non-EU overseas students £12,500
Entry Requirements
Honours Degree in a related discipline or a postgraduate diploma or professional qualification recognised as being equivalent to an honours degree. Other qualifications or experience may be acceptable if you demonstrate appropriate knowledge and skills at honours degree standard. Portfolio of photographic and related work. In addition you also need to submit a Digital Portfolio
How to Apply
To apply you will need to complete the application form and provide a Digital Portfolio in the form of a website or blog. You should include images or videos of your work, with some information about yourself and your work. Please also describe why you are interested in the programme and what you want to achieve.
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