ma fine art: photography supports and challenges you to develop your work through practical experimentation supported by tutorials, seminars, lectures and workshops. there will be opportunities to exhibit your work publicly and to test new ways of working creatively with photography and its related practices. we encourage an open-minded and diverse approach to the specialism, engaging in a wide range of global discourses including climate, racial and social justice narratives.   students can expand their practice by integrating technical and creative developments through open and exploratory learning approaches. these could include both analogue and digital processes, 3d camera construction, 3d printing, photogrammetry and model-making. by the end of the course, you will have developed a portfolio of work which will demonstrate your individual research interests, visual range and storytelling skills to potential employers.  what to expect: developing your practice: independent studio and workshop-based learning and material investigation supported by tutorial guidance, technical instruction and peer review.  critical reflection: the course will support you in the advancement of your critical analysis and reflection skills and your ability to synthesise conceptual and practical knowledge through tutorials, seminars, group crits, reading groups, workshops and lectures.  technical workshops: ranging from (but not limited to) experimental darkroom practice, alternative processes, optics, camera construction, moving image, sound, augmented reality (ar), extended reality (xr), artificial intelligence (ai), projection-mapping and 3d printing. you can also access other college resources such as printmaking, digital, wood, ceramics and metal workshops. view the camberwell facilities.  a sense of community: you’ll take part in a wide range of group teaching and learning activities, visits, exhibitions and peer-led projects both with students from within ma fine art photography and camberwell’s other ma fine art pathways.  enterprise and employability: the professional toolkit programme of talks and workshops gives you the knowledge and creative attributes needed to prepare for the future and to sustain a rewarding professional life. showcase your work: there will be opportunities to show and discuss your work and research through exhibitions and other public-facing events.  social, cultural and ethical contexts: you will explore key discourses and debates surrounding photography, the arts and culture including, for example, narratives of climate, racial and social justice.   support: your learning will be aided by a range of university support services depending on your needs. this includes academic support, disability services, language support, library services and careers and employability. industry experience and opportunities the course will develop your skills in creative leadership, problem-solving, collaboration, resourcefulness and communication. you’ll also learn how to sustain open-ended lines of enquiry, an essential skill in any professional setting.  you’ll have opportunities to showcase your practice such as organising and participating in public events and exhibitions. a programme of talks and workshops (the professional toolkit) will help you identify which part of the art world or wider creative industries that you would like to contribute to after graduation.  you’ll work with internationally recognised tutors and guest lecturers to build a community and network of practice. for example, the course has worked with the following partners:   the global photographies network, an arts and humanities research council (ahrc) funded partnership of universities and professional organisations.   the kraszna-krausz foundation and its award for excellence in publishing.   peckham 24 photography, a leading local contemporary photography festival.   mode of study ma fine art: photography is offered in full-time mode and runs for 45 weeks over 15 months. you will be expected to commit an average of 40 hours per week to your course, including teaching hours and independent study.