About Photography, Media and Content Creation
Photography
Do you want to express your creative self and discover your artistic identity? When you join us you’ll be creating photographic content for your portfolio, producing original work and styling your own photography shoots in our professional studio. You’ll also be working on commissions with community arts organisations like Multistory and exhibiting your own final collections in the Sandwell Arts CafĂ© and other cultural venues.
Our Photography students work on acclaimed projects in collaboration with international and local artists. Magnum photographer Martin Parr and Mark Power, Brighton University’s Professor of Photography, have both mentored our learners. Some of our students have successfully competed in the Penguin Book Design Fujifilm Student Awards, or even been selected to photograph a Royal Wedding. Another made it to the Miami Fashion Week Student Photographer of the Year shortlist.
Here’s why you should apply now:
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- Professional standard lighting studio and darkroom facilities
- Valuable guidance and support from staff with real industry knowledge
- Free access to Adobe Creative Cloud and two digital media iMac suites
- Practical, real use of professional standard cameras and media equipment
- Gain work experience with leading employers through our exciting partnerships with organisations such as Multistory, BFI Film Academy and Birmingham Film Festival
- Work with professional film-makers, photographers and content creators
- Work to professional briefs to create a portfolio of work
- Showcase your end-of-year work in the Festival of Arts Exhibition
- Support and guidance with UCAS applications and university interview process
Courses available
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