Award-winning course is conducted on both a full- and part-time basis over a three-year period and allows students to develop their own career path with a range of elective modules.
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.
Why Study Photography at Griffith College?
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.
- Small classes with opportunities to network and work on practical coursework with your peers and allow more tutor-to-student contact and support, offering a welcoming and collegiate learning experience.
- We encourage and support our students through critique sessions, workshops and by publishing work online
- Accomplished visiting lecturers regularly deliver talks and workshops
- Great industry links with opportunities for students to gain real-world experience and network
- Finish the course with tangible assets including professional portfolio, personalised logo, business plan, business card, professional website and self-published book of your work
Course Highlights
- Access to state-of-the-art facilities, including 4 studios, 2 Epson Stylus Pro 4900, one Mac Room, two darkrooms, two processing rooms.
- Access to a suite of industry-standard equipment for loan including; both Canon and Nikon kit, a number of full-frame DSLRs, two large-format professional Stylus Pro 4900 Epson printers and a professional Flextight scanner.
- Expert photography staff with decades of industry and teaching experience who create a stimulating learning environment.
- Experience working on industry-focused/client-driven assignment briefs.
- Both on- and off-site practical workshops.
- Strong industry links, affording work opportunities for students and graduates to gain real-world experience and network.
- Invitation to join our Griffith College Photo Assist closed network of graduates and tutors.
- Emphasis on business and professional practice in the final year of the degree.
Recognition
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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Check out our students work from second year and final year to see what you could be doing if you join Griffith College Photography.
Intake Dates
Our next intake for this course will be:
- February 2022*
- September 2022*
*subject to sufficient numbers
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Course Codes
- Dublin: GC470
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