This is a theme-based program to develop your potential for independent and self-motivated photographic practice and to enable you to contribute to critical and professional debates about visual culture. The course encourages a range of photographic genres including: reportage, documentary, fashion, still-life, art-photography, and 3D installation work. It has developed a successful blend of lectures, projects, briefings, technical workshops, tutorials, and key visiting speakers as well. 

The Contextual Studies Program is thematically linked to the practice elements of the course. Students are also introduced to the broader media and cultural debates through a Common Studies Program in which they share classes with film-makers, journalists, and media studies undergraduates. 

The program, which is one of the most respected photography degrees in Europe, is based in central London in the heart of the city's photographic media community.

Course Content
This is a three-year course, and Study Abroad students are accepted for either year 2 or year 3.

Year 2
Students produce three in-depth practice-based projects on the following themes: photography and society, photography and identity, and photography as a commodity. Students attend Contextual Studies lectures thematically linked to practice projects, and are required to submit two 1,500 word essays. In addition, students attend a Common Studies Program, producing three written assignments in response to the lectures given.

Year 3
Students submit a written major photographic project proposal. This is approved by a designated tutor and developed into a substantial photographic project. The work is assessed at the end of the year and forms part of an exhibition. In addition, students complete 6,000-to-8,000 word dissertation.

Assessment
Students are assessed on the basis of the project completed each term and on their written assignments. Each full year earns 120 London Institute credits.

Prerequisites
For entry to Year 2, students must be in good standing and have a portfolio of work completed during at least two years of a BFA degree focusing on photography. GPA 3.0 or higher.  For entry to Year 3, students must be in good standing and have a portfolio of work completed during at least three years of a BFA degree focusing on photography. GPA 3.0 or higher.  Entry is by portfolio review and application statement.

Study Periods Available

Terms	1	2	3	1,2 & 3
Year 1	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Year 2	Yes	Yes	No	Yes

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