Contemporary Photography and Theory

The standard entry requirements for this course are as follows:

An honours degree

Or

An equivalent EU/international qualification.

AP(E)L – Accreditation of Prior (Experiential) Learning

Exceptionally applicants who do not meet these course entry requirements may still be considered. The course team will consider each application that demonstrates additional strengths and alternative evidence. This might, for example, be demonstrated by:

• Related academic or work experience

• The quality of the personal statement

• A strong academic or other professional reference

• Or a combination of these factors.

Each application will be considered on its own merit but we cannot guarantee an offer in each case.

MA Contemporary Photography and Theory brings critical and creative insight to the shifting role of images in contemporary culture.

The course is rooted in the idea that photography has no self-limiting identity or essence. Creating visually exciting and intellectually compelling work, you will develop as an artist with photography at the core of your practice. This course is part of the Art programme.

Why choose this course at Central Saint Martins:

• Transdisciplinary practice: On this course, you will study photography as an interlacing of fine art, technology, aesthetics and new media. You will explore the effects of digital cultures on art practice, the everyday and the environment.

• Visiting practitioners: The course has an extensive visiting lecturer programme, including leading artists, philosophers and curators.

• State-of-the-art equipment: You will have access to advanced equipment for scanning, large-format digital colour and chemical black and white printing.

• Curatorial projects: The course offers opportunities for you to take part in group curatorial projects, in which you will learn to curate in a shared space.