The BA in Photographic Media prepares graduates to work in the fast-paced and innovative industry of commercial photography and related visual fields or go on to further study. The emphasis of this highly respected programme leans towards a more commercial approach to photography and image-making; the programme is based around a professional approach allied to analytical skills.
Check out our students work from second year and final year to see what you could be doing if you join Griffith College Photography.
Our aim is to equip our image-makers with the necessary skills and understanding required to compete with the artistic and creative demands of a competitive commercial industry. Creating work and content across different platforms including; photo books, website and video are just some of the beneficial aspects of this programme with an emphasis on business and professional practice in the final year of the degree and the experience of exhibiting their work both on- and off-campus.
Our course has an enviable reputation in the Irish photographic industry and ranks high with multiple award-winning students and graduates. Our students have amassed multiple awards nationally and internationally and had their work widely exhibited and published. Examples of awards include; The National SMEDIAS, News, Sports and Photographer of the Year, The Inspirational Arts Award, Alliance Française-Emerging Photographers Award and selected works, RHA and Halftone Print Fair.
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Our next intake for this course will be:
*subject to sufficient numbers
The best decision I ever made was to complete a module at Griffith College in video production. The course was more comprehensive than I expected and great value. The tutors were so helpful and really worked one to one with me. I gained a great knowledge into video making skills and editing. I feel I can use my new skills to create professional marketing videos for my stills business and if I wanted to pursue it further I could with more practical experience. I was so delighted I could choose to complete a module I was specifically interested in and still find time to work alongside my studies. I had such a positive experience I hope to come back again to Griffith College! I like that the qualification was QQI approved as well.
I would encourage any up and coming photographers to apply to Griffith College. The detailed photography course comes with endless support and encouragement for creative development. There are so many opportunities to showcase your work, such as competitions, exhibitions and websites like Griffith digital. The course also provides networking opportunities which includes visits to meet like-minded industry professionals. Griffith also offers the chance to avail of their internship programme, in which I have had great success. I have truly enjoyed my time at Griffith College and will miss it and all the wonderful people I have met along the way.
The support, stimulation and encouragement offered throughout this course was as integral as the formal education I received and has provided me with a confidence and skill-set to progress both myself and my photography to new levels. The personal journey was as important as the core content of the course for me.
