Our Photography (including foundation year) BA (Hons) is a four-year degree that includes an intensive foundation year (Year 0), which will give you the chance to explore a range of creative approaches and build a substantial portfolio of work before you progress to your subsequent years of studying photography.<br><br>This is a great route into a photography degree, particularly if you dont hold the necessary requirements to begin a three-year undergraduate photography degree. Visit londonmetarts.photography for a look at our students' work, exhibitions, publications and more.<br>Our Photography (including foundation year) BA degree is one of a number of art and photography courses in our School of Art, Architecture and Design with an excellent reputation.<br><br>During your foundation year youll have the opportunity to explore a number of different artistic directions and gain a broad spectrum of creative skills before going on to specialise more specifically in photography at the end of your first year of study.<br><br>You'll begin your foundation year by undertaking a range of short and intensive studio workshops that will allow you to develop key photography skills and techniques, which will stand you in good stead for the rest of your degree. Youll also develop a strong work ethic, which is essential when studying an art-related degree.<br><br>You will follow these intensive workshops with longer projects that will allow you to delve deeper into your own creative style and approach, strengthening your independence as an artist and photographer.<br><br>You will also look at creative practice from a contemporary, conceptual, cultural and historical context through lectures and seminars.