Entry Requirement:
BA(Hons) or relevant experience, which does not need to be directly related to the field of photography and video.
Evidence of photographic work within applicants’ practice.
Basic knowledge of Adobe Photoshop.
CV, digital portfolio (pdf, Instagram
or website) and interview
Duration:
Part-time October 2025 to June 2026
Taught sessions on:
Wednesday
15 hours minimum independent study
Cohort Size:
up to 15 places
Using experimentation and exploration to develop your practice, this course is supported by both practical and theoretical sessions within the School, the local environment and wider community.
Image Society Nature will support you to develop as a critically-minded visual artist, equipped to contribute positively to your community.
 Image Society Nature students on a trip to Saatchi Gallery |
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 Students reviewing images during a class on the Still and Moving Image Course |
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You will gain:
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A professional photographic skill-set, including portraiture (location and studio), landscape, reportage and event coverage
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Video shooting and editing skills
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Knowledge of key Adobe Suite software, including Photoshop, Lightroom and Premiere Pro
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An ability to communicate and connect with differing cultures and groups
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Individual and collaborative skills to develop ideas, work on live projects and competitions
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A cohesive body of work that is ready to engage with an audience
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A portfolio to take into employment or further study in fields including photography, videography, marketing and media
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New perspectives, exploring the nature of the still and moving image
What you get
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Ongoing modules and practical workshops with internationally exhibited photographers
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Access to digital and analogue facilities
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Theoretical sessions to develop an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the still and moving image
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Tutorial support - regular one-to-ones with tutors, peer review and expert critique
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Individual and collaborative project work and exhibition opportunities
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Study trips within and outside of the area
Cost
£4,000 per academic year, including hot desk, computers with Adobe Creative Suite and access to
TMS facilities
We believe that your financial situation should not be a barrier to education, please get in touch by email for a conversation to discuss how we can assist.
Course Facilities
Equipment and Software including
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Adobe Creative Suite
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LED Panel Lighting
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Studio flash kit with various light shapers
Students will need
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Laptop
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DSLR or Mirrorless digital camera
Why study with us?
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Ideal course to build your portfolio or network
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The schedule allows you to work part time alongside study
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Small student numbers means more individual attention
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Outstanding roster of visiting professionals
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Stunning location, a stones throw from the beach
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Promotes sustainable practice
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A pioneering liberal arts school
Course Modules
Module
01
What is Photography?
Past, present & future
This opening module explores the transitory nature of photography. Technological and societal transformations are constantly reworking our understanding of both contemporary and archival imagery. Through research and experimentation within the local area of Margate, students will be encouraged to reflect on photography’s historical, theoretical and ethical shifts in perspective. You will work on a series of photographic assignments building up your abilities and confidence, supported by weekly lectures and technical tuition.
Module
02
Still | Moving
Building on the previous module, these sessions explore what happens when the still image is set in motion. Students will work on a short film independently, supported by technical sessions with film-making and editing. They will also work collaboratively as a crew filming an interview at The Margate School with a local artist.
Module
03
A Wider Frame
This module encourages students to consider the interconnected relationship between still and moving imagery and other forms of expression, including cinema, sound, the written word, fine art, digital platforms and gallery installations. Developing a broader understanding of how media intersect and influence each other in the 21st Century will expand the range and possibilities of your practice. Students will work with a range of techniques including - animation, stop-frame, long/multiple exposures and other alternative image generation techniques including AI.
Module
04
Communicating Through Imagery
The focus of this module is to enhance the ability of your practice to communicate and connect with differing cultures and groups within the Margate community. You will be introduced to a range of fundamental themes and topics, such as narrative and collaboration, with the aim to develop a contextually informed practice that is embedded within, yet also able to communicate beyond your local community. Students will work on a live brief documenting a local business as well as honing their portraiture skills both on location and in the studio.
Module
05
Project Resolution
Within this module you will consolidate your ideas into a cohesive project to create a new body of work that is ready to engage with an audience. This is your final project of the year. Students can develop their work in the most appropriate format: for example: an exhibition, a book, website, performance, social media, or video. The work will be exhibited at The Margate School and an exhibition catalogue will be designed collaboratively in the final unit.
Module
06
Publishing | Exhibiting | Curating
In this final module you will be encouraged to develop techniques that enhance the distribution and dissemination of your work. Thinking as a publisher will allow you to consider potential audiences and distribution channels, such as: social media, websites, self-publishing, crowdsourcing and gallery exhibition. You will work towards making a successful final exhibition at The Margate School and have one-to-one professional practice to give you solid and practical advice for what to do after you graduate.