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MA IN THE PHOTOGRAPHIC IMAGE
http://www.dur.ac.uk/dcaps
School of Modern Languages and Cultures University of Durham, UK
The MA in the Photographic Image at the University of Durham offers training in
the development of knowledge, skills and understanding in the study of
photography theory, history and analysis, and does so from an intercultural
perspective. It focuses on the intersections of photography, discourses around
photography and constructions of cultural identity across a range of contexts
and chronologies: from the coded and highly conventional snapshots of the
family, through the images that document and commemorate the events in
collective history, to specific instances of photography and war. The MA also
provides training in generic research skills.
Modules available include:
• An Introduction to Photography Studies
• Critical Readings in Photography
• Dissertation
• Research Methods and Resources
• Photo-iconicities
• Photo-memory
The MA has been developed by a team of researchers based in the departments of
French, German and Spanish at the University of Durham who share an interest in
issues surrounding photography, and are actively involved in publishing and
advancing photography studies. This team organises a regular seminar series,
hosts international conferences, in addition to developing a web-based resource
centre devoted to photography.
The MA in the Photographic Image is available on a full and part-time basis and
is open to suitably qualified graduates from a range of disciplines, including
Modern Languages, History, English, Art History, Philosophy, Fine Art,
Photography, Anthropology or any other relevant programme. The MA will be of
interest to those wishing to work in the heritage or culture industries and also
to those wishing to pursue a PhD in an area related to photography.
For further information, including advice on funding opportunities, contact:
Dr Ed Welch
photo.group@xxxxxxxxx
MA in the Photographic Image
School of Modern Languages and Cultures
University of Durham
Elvet Riverside
Durham
DH1 3JT
UK
