Documentary Photography and Visual Activism (BA)

Program Available at Swansea Campus

As visual activists, you will challenge the conventions of documentary photography and photojournalism, develop an awareness of whose story you are telling and how you are telling it, be fully engaged in investigating the subjects which inspire you, and become advocates for the causes that you are most passionate about.

This course embraces documentary photography in its broadest sense and encourages experimentation with multimedia, installation, exhibitions, workshops and participatory projects to develop your own unique style of visual storytelling.

As well as working with local community groups supporting refugees, asylum seekers, and BAME youth groups, our students have worked with Women’s Aid, Race Council Cymru, and LGBTQ+ charities to develop collaborative projects addressing contemporary social issues.

Aided by a wide range of practical workshops you will be encouraged to experiment with the medium of photography to develop your own unique style.

We have a regular program of visiting lecturers and specialist workshops that provide our students with invaluable networking opportunities with professional organizations, such as Canon, Getty, Sunday Times and local galleries, museums and archives that equip our graduates with essential skills to progress in their careers.