on ma photography, you’ll engage with the ways in which photographic images are created, disseminated, received, studied, and understood by following 1 of 3 pathways: expanded practice: develop a contemporary photographic art practice through projects underpinned by research, visual experimentation, and critical reflection in expansive areas such as still and moving image, cgi, 3d scanning and modelling, automated and algorithmic images. with opportunities to create work made for a range of contexts such as galleries, public spaces, books, augmented reality, virtual reality and the web, you’ll engage with the impact that the vast global increase of images has on the ways in which photography is disseminated, used and understood - exploring how this creates new theoretical frameworks for understanding the photographic. you’ll explore how photographic practices intersect and impact on social, racial and climate issues, and develop ethical approaches with the potential to make positive impact in these areas. you’ll also have opportunities to collaborate on exhibition and publishing projects with students on the collaboration and publishing pathways. curation: develop a contemporary curatorial practice through projects underpinned by research, experimentation, and critical reflection. you’ll learn about curation within the institutional context of museums and galleries, and as a freelance practice, and will consider the curation of physical objects and digital artifacts in both the ‘real world’ and online. throughout the course, you’ll explore how curatorial practices intersect and impact on social, racial and climate issues, and develop ethical approaches with the potential to make positive impact in these areas. you’ll also have opportunities to develop curatorial projects, with options to use your own work, work from students on the expanded photographic practice pathway, ual collections or external collections. you’ll identify and research audiences, developing strategies for communication and engagement; gain the visualisation skills to create a virtual exhibition; and learn how to write professional curatorial proposals that include budgets and identify potential funding streams. publishing: develop a contemporary publishing practice through projects underpinned by research, visual experimentation, and critical reflection. engaging in all stages of the publishing workflow - from the creation of a digital or physical publication through to audience dissemination - you’ll have the option to create a publication of your own photographic work, or to collaborate with and publish work from students on the other pathways or courses, work drawn from ual collections, or work by external collaborators. you’ll explore physical publishing such as photobooks, zines and magazines alongside digital publishing through online books and magazines, websites and social media. throughout the course, you’ll explore how publishing intersects and impacts on social, racial and climate issues, and develop ethical practices with the potential to make positive impact in these areas. you’ll develop skills to engage with every stage of the publishing process, enabling you to research, conceptualise, write about, edit, design, print and produce publications for a range of expanded photographic practices. you’ll also learn how to identify audiences for the innovative work you’ve created, alongside publishing approaches including budgeting and funding strategies. students on all pathways will have access to a range of production facilities at lcc including analogue and digital darkrooms, printmaking and bookbinding facilities, the digital space, and the creative technology lab. what to expect creative focus: with making at the heart of all 3 pathways, you’ll be encouraged to take an experimental, innovative and ambitions approach to your practice. industry expansion: we consider photography, curation and publication to be in constant development. you’ll learn how these fields respond to rapid technological innovation, along with significant changes in the way photographic images are used and understood socially, politically, and culturally. contextual understanding: a rigorous approach to research and exploration of contemporary theory will advance both your practice and your understanding of the context in which it’s situated. collaboration: the course will both teach and give you the opportunity to develop effective strategies for collaborative working. professional development: to support your chosen creative practice, you’ll develop essential practical skills for writing about your work, applying for funding, identifying and developing opportunities to showcase your work. you’ll learn how to build meaningful professional networks and be introduced to options for further postgraduate study. ethical practices: committed to developing ethical photographic practices, ual’s principles for climate, social and racial justice are embedded throughout the course. industry experience and opportunities ma photography focuses on developing your individual practice by supporting you to identify and explore an area of enquiry through 1of 3 pathway options. each unit assessment is aligned with industry-oriented artifacts, such as professional portfolios, curatorial proposals, and publishing plans. throughout the course, you’ll engage with industry professionals through study visits, guest speakers, and portfolio reviews, and have the opportunity to engage in collaborative projects with industry partners. we also have strong links with many organisations and individuals including the photographers’ gallery, autograph abp, turner contemporary, seen fifteen and peckham 24. mode of study ma photography is in full time mode which runs for 45 weeks over 15 months. you will be expected to commit 40 hours per week to study.