Bachelor of Arts [B.A] [Fine Art] From University of Dundee

We support design through research, taking into consideration the needs of client and audience. Acquiring knowledge of the cultural, social and ethical concerns of design, and developing an understanding of your position on these issues, will give you the confidence to push the boundaries of design, exploring its social, commercial and entrepreneurial possibilities.

Why study this course with us?

• Studying with us will offer you the opportunity to be part of a creative community where you can reflect on and react to the changing nature of your discipline, and develop as an individual confident in undertaking any design problem.
• You will work in a Ôhands-onÕ multidisciplinary learning environment. Our curriculum has been developed to educate in the art and science of visual communication with an emphasis on professional practice and skills acquisition, while also encouraging creative risk-taking and experimentation. Your learning will be supported within a setting that provokes creative experiences, embracing communication design as a social and commercial activity.
• The course embraces all forms of photography, but we encourage you to develop a critical and independent practice, which addresses contemporary practice and contexts, as well as the history and theory of the medium and subject.
• You are introduced to extended forms of practice including the photobook, moving image as well as new and mixed media and installation possibilities.
• The course invites photographers from the art world and industry who share their experiences through lectures tutorials and workshops. The teaching staff, includes guest and visiting lecturers, who are also established practitioners of international standing, including Tom Wood.

Job prospects

During the course students have the opportunity to meet with practitioners, curators and writers who provide invaluable advice and insights. These experiences help you to move into a diverse range of photography careers including art practice, documentary and fashion as well as specialist areas such as medical illustration, and cinematography.Ê