Introduction

The Post Graduate Diploma in Photography offered by the British Academy of Photography is a rigorous and immersive programme designed to elevate passionate photographers to the highest standards of professional practice. Tailored for those who already possess foundational skills and a deep interest in photographic arts, this course aims to refine technical proficiency, expand creative vision, and instil critical thinking to prepare graduates for success in diverse sectors of the photographic industry.

Course Objectives

·       To develop advanced technical skills in studio, location, and digital photography.

·       To foster creative and conceptual thinking, encouraging students to produce innovative and meaningful photographic work.

·       To deepen understanding of contemporary and historical contexts influencing photographic practice.

·       To cultivate professional skills required for commercial, editorial, and fine art photography careers.

Programme Structure

The diploma course is structured to provide a balanced combination of theory, practical workshops, independent projects, and real-world experience. Students progress through core modules that build upon one another, culminating in a final major project that showcases their artistic and professional growth.

My Goal

As a photographer I want to be challenged and having spent many years in senior leadership positions in the multinational corporate world this academic course is proving a great learning experience that takes the technical and creative core of photography and shapes this to a heightened art form. My ambition is to grow my skills and stretch my creative abilities. This project in keeping with the principles of the course illustrates my progression through the assignment photography ( the assignment grading is very much about the written approach, method, research and demonstrable creative intent not just the end photographs). Its about my journey through learning.