Qualifications
Overview
Studies in Photography begin with a comprehensive introduction to photographic principles, an exploration of photography as a device for communicating information, ideas and personal insights, and an introduction to the basic materials and processes of photographic practice.
Further studies involve an examination of the procedures which are distinctive to photography and how these procedures can be used for documentary and artistic expression.
Advanced studies are individually constructed; they focus on projects concerned with expressive aspects of the medium, and are encouraged to see their work and to examine it critically within its historical and sociological context.
There is strong competition for places in the Intermediate Year (first year) of the Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) – see the degree page for information on entry requirements and how to apply.
Courses
UC offers a major in Photography as part of the Bachelor of Fine Arts.
Photography major
Courses towards the Photography major begin in your second year. To complete the major you will need to take the following courses throughout the degree:
200-level
- PHOT 211 Photography 2A
- PHOT 212 Photography 2B
- One 200-level ARTH or CINE course
300-level
- PHOT 311 Photography 3
- Two optional courses from Bachelor of Arts subjects at any level
At least one 300-level ARTH or CINE course must be completed if you want to be eligible for Honours in your fourth year.
400-level
- PHOT 411 Photography 4
- Two optional courses from Bachelor of Arts subjects at any level
Students completing their fourth year at Honours level will take FINA 450 Honours Research instead of the 400-level courses above.
Career opportunities
Photography students gain careers as professional artists, art gallery directors, photojournalists, commercial photographers, consultants, art critics, art historians, lecturers, and art teachers.
Find out more about what you can do with a degree in Fine Arts.
Contact us
Ilam School of Fine Arts | Te Kura Kōwaiwai
Phone +64 3 369 3377
Email [email protected]
Location
Fine Arts Building, Block 2 – see campus maps
Postal address
College of Arts | Te Rāngai Toi Tangata
University of Canterbury | Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha
Private Bag 4800
Christchurch 8140
New Zealand