BA in Photography

  Ireland

• Dublin: 
Dublin

Description: This BA Degree course is offered on a three year full-time basis or in a part-time version, the first time this level of study has been offered in this format in Ireland. The emphasis of our course is on commercial photography; professional approach allied to analytical skills and creative judgement. Our graduates will be highly skilled and experienced, capable of adding to the visual arts media in Ireland and abroad. On completion of this course graduates will be versed in the skills necessary for further study at even higher levels.

Griffith College's Faculty of Journalism & Media has considerable experience in providing industry standard photographic training. The delivery of City & Guilds certificate courses has gained us an eviable reputation in the Irish photographic industry. Former students are now working in the field in all spheres of photographic practice and we have long enjoyed the support of our colleagues in the Irish Professional Photographers Association.

Highlights: BA in Photography Course Content

Year 1: Learning

Semester 1

Photographic Techniques
Practical Photography
Ways of Seeing
Research & Writing Skills

Semester 2

Applied Photography
Photographic Theory
Digital Photography
History of Art and Photography
Year 2: Consolidation

Semester 1

Photo-essay/Editorial Photography
Media Law & Ethics
Layout & Graphic Design
Professional Development

Semester 2

Commercial Photography
Media History
Web Design
Structured Photo Project
Year 3: Application

Semester 1

The Business of Photography
The Politics of the Image
Elective Specialism
Video Production
Large-Format Photography
Action Photography
People Photography

Semester 2

Final Photographic Project (double credit)
Professional Practice

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Minimum Education: High School

Cost in US$: 16,000 USD per year

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Ireland Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Scholarships are Available. A limited number of partial scholarships are available directly from the college. Please inquire for further details.

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Resume
• Transcript
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is 1 month

Post-Program Services Include:

• Job and Internship Network

Year Founded: 1975