Photography, BA (Hons)

Lincoln's BA (Hons) Photography degree provides an inspiring environment for aspiring photographers and moving image creators, emphasizing creative expression and industry connections. Students learn from seasoned academics with professional networks, gaining hands-on experience with high-standard facilities and opportunities to exhibit work at festivals and competitions. The curriculum encourages exploration of lens-based techniques, from traditional darkroom methods to advanced digital tools, helping students develop a specialization and produce a distinctive portfolio or showreel to launch their careers.The program structures learning progressively: the first year introduces visual communication and its societal role, while the second year focuses on building expertise in photography or moving images. In the final year, students create a substantial body of work for a culminating exhibition, demonstrating mastery of their chosen medium. Assessment varies by module, including coursework like essays, practical exams, portfolio reviews, group projects, and presentations, with guidance from professors, lecturers, and industry experts.

The first year offers students an introduction to visual communication and the role it plays in society. Students have the opportunity to learn processes and methods for both photography and moving images in preparation for developing a specialism in the second year. In this way, students can plan an artistic trajectory and engage with professional practice in the creative industries. In the final year of the degree, students produce a major body of work in a chosen area that demonstrates a thorough understanding of medium and style, and work towards a final exhibition and portfolio or showreel.