Digital Photography

This degree in photography provides an education in the broader areas of digital photographic practice. You will develop a diverse skillset skills across:

• Photojournalism
• Editorial
• Documentary
• Portraiture
• Advertising
• Fashion
• Music
• Architecture
• Picture research
• PR.

If you are studying the BA (Hons) Digital Photograhy with Integrated Foundation Year version of this course, key topics of your integrated foundation year will include:

• Core principles of media communication design
• Narrative construction and structure
• Symbolism, meaning, and interpretation
• Colour theory and aesthetic principles
• Character development and genre exploration
• Sequencing techniques and timing
• Editing, lighting, and sound design
• Mise-en-scène and visual composition techniques
• Proficiency in software and applications (Photoshop, Lightroom, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Audition)
• Comprehensive understanding of the production process: Pre-production, Production, and Post-production
• Social, cultural, ethical, and technological considerations (AI, data privacy, representation, and inclusivity)
• Utilisation of digital labs, photography studios, broadcasting, and multimedia facilities

Students will develop core skills in photographic equipment, still and motion photography, and post-production software, alongside industry knowledge. They will also begin to shape their own practice, building confidence in image creation and platform selection.

Modules may include*:

• Beginning of craft
• The Industry
• Study options - mini briefs
• Specialist workflows
• Professional Life Practice: "Developing your Practice"
• Professional Life Practice: "Exploring your Practice".

*Subject to change.

Students will develop expertise with equipment and software, including Leica M, Phase One, Hasselblad, and Linhof medium format cameras. They will explore specialist photography areas, enhancing their practice and developing a personal approach to digital creative work. Live project briefs and work-based learning opportunities further support skill development.

Modules may include*:

• Exploring the Industry
• Narrative and Sequence
• Portfolio and Context
• Professional Life Practice: "Applying your Practice"
• Work-based learning.

*Subject to change.

Students will culminate their learning in a major digital photography project for exhibition at the degree show, alongside a self-initiated experimental brief reflecting their personal creative direction. Many will already be published or working in the creative industries. Contextual studies research is presented in a long-form dissertation to support their portfolio.

Modules may include*:

• Client Brief
• Personal Folio
• Professional Life Practice: "Situating your Practice"
• Professional Review.

*Subject to change.

At Ravensbourne we accept a wide range of qualifications for entry onto our courses, whilst also considering the context in which they were achieved. For this course, we would usually require a GCSE Grade 4 or above in English in addition to any of the below;

• Two A Levels at grade CC or above
• BTEC Extended Diploma at grade MPP
• UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma
• T Level (pass or above)
• Access to Higher Education Diploma
• International Baccalaureate at grade 24 or above
• Other/Mixed qualifications equivalent to 64 UCAS Tariff points

At Ravensbourne we take a flexible approach to admissions, as we want you to know exactly what you need to achieve in your exams to guarantee a place on the course. We still think exams are important and look forward to hearing about your successes, but we place just as much importance on the work you will share with us as part of our interview and/or portfolio process.

Interview and portfolio requirements

Admission onto this course is also subject to successful completion of an interview and portfolio (or showreel). 

If you wish to study our BA (Hons) Digital Photography degree course, we will need to see examples of previous work that showcases your suitability for the course. 

Please show a selection of your best images showing your range and experiences.

Aim for between 19 to 21 images to show a varied and coherent selection.

Make this an electronic PDF document – make sure to add your name and contact details and any text that might be relevant to introduce your images. You can also add links to your website or Instagram page if you would like us to see a broader range of your work outside of this main selection.

This page offers great tips for completing your portfolio/showreel and preparing for your interview. It also details our specific requirements. 

At Ravensbourne we accept a wide range of qualifications for entry onto our courses, whilst also considering the context in which they were achieved. For this course, we would usually require a GCSE Grade 4 or above in English in addition to any of the below;

• Two A Levels at grade DD or above
• BTEC Extended Diploma at grade PPP
• Other/Mixed qualifications equivalent to 48 UCAS Tariff points

At Ravensbourne we take a flexible approach to admissions, as we want you to know exactly what you need to achieve in your exams to guarantee a place on the course. 

Interview and portfolio requirements

Students should ideally have a background in art, creative media or design. 

There are no interview or portfolio requirements for this course.