BACHELOR OF ARTS (HONS) in
Photography
HND in Photography and Video
Learn and enjoy becoming a photographer and videographer with a professional portfolio.
■ You will study in a community where 70% of the student body is international, which enriches your training experience.
■ British higher education degrees with great professional projection in the global creative industry.
■ Artistic + commercial projects.
■ A contemporary education focused on visual thinking and experimentation.
Our programmes are delivered 100% in person in Valencia, Spain, and we do not offer online courses.
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Degree: Bachelor of Arts (BA Hons)
Credits: 360 UK credits = 180 ECTS
Mode of study: 100% face-to-face
Duration: 3 years
Schedule: Full time
Language: English & Spanish
In collaboration with Pearson and Coventry University
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What do you learn in
Photography and Video course
at LABA VALENCIA?
You will develop your talent as a commercial and artistic photographer, as well as a cinematography professional and video creator. You will gain solid knowledge across reporting, advertising, entertainment, architecture, fashion, product and still life photography, while also exploring photography as an artistic language through personal creative projects.
Cinematography plays a central role in the programme. You will work across video art, video marketing, live events, and audiovisual projects, learning to use professional cameras, lighting and the latest software.
Beyond technical skills, you will learn to lead creative projects and interdisciplinary teams, and acquire the knowledge to launch and finance your own company, building international networks in both the artistic and professional worlds.
A personal e-portfolio and direct connections with industry professionals will maximise your visibility and open doors to outstanding internships and employment opportunities.
Art is at the core of LABA VALENCIA. Creative experimentation is encouraged throughout the degree, complemented by workshops, masterclasses and seminars led by renowned photographers, directors of cinema, storytellers and directors of festivals and companies.
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Career Opportunities
Photography and video professionals are among the most in-demand profiles across all industries today, from communication and advertising to art, culture and entertainment.
As a Photography and Video graduate, your career opportunities include:
■ Freelance photographer, video creator or audiovisual production company owner
■ Independent visual artist
■ Art director for companies, publishers and media organisations
■ Director of photography in cinema, theatre and live entertainment
■ Specialist in fashion, architecture, interiors, product, science or cultural heritage
■ Publishing, press and digital media professional
■ Television and cinema production
■ Marketing and communication creative across traditional and digital media
■ Audiovisual creative for festivals, concerts and live events
■ Social media content creator for YouTube, Instagram and TikTok
And many more pathways in the creative industries for versatile professionals trained in both the artistic and technical dimensions of image-making.
What is LABA VALENCIA’s learning methodology?
With over two decades of experience and four campuses in Italy, LABA combines professional preparation with artistic experimentation, rooted in learning by doing and design thinking. Face-to-face teaching blends with digital learning, workshops and masterclasses led by pioneering artists and institutions, plus real-world internships with leading companies.
What makes LABA unique:
■ Small groups of 18 students per class
■ Professional internships in Spain and abroad
■ Bilingual learning environment in English and Spanish
■ 70% international students
The programme trains students in both the artistic and commercial dimensions of photography and cinematography, nurtures technical mastery, aesthetic sensitivity and an experimental approach, while fostering an entrepreneurial spirit, international outlook and multidisciplinary mindset. These are the key qualities for the creative professionals of the future.
Subjects
Subjects
1st year
First-year students develop their own vision and visual narrative, learning professional techniques and methodologies to lead creative projects. You will master professional cameras, video cameras, lighting techniques and key software, while building an individual project throughout the year and attending workshops and masterclasses with industry professionals.
1st quarter
■ Lighting for Photography Part I
■ Photo Retouching Foundation
■ Photographic Practices Documentary
■ History of Photography Part I
■ Introduction to Photographic Technique
■ Introduction to Filming Techniques
■ Sound Edition & Recording
■ Video Edition & Premiere Pro Foundation
■ Visual Narratives Introduction
2nd quarter
■ Photographic Practices Portrait & Nude
■ Video Realisation
■ Visual Narratives Elementary
■ Scriptwriting Foundation
■ History of Photography Part II
■ Lighting for Photography Part II
■ Video Edition & Premiere Pro Project
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2nd Year
Students acquire advanced knowledge of software and techniques, analyse key trends in photography, cinema and mixed media, and learn professional methodologies for team-based projects. The year offers in-depth study of specialisations including fashion, architectural, editorial and still life photography, as well as short film, documentary, video art and commercial video. Art direction is also covered, opening doors to one of the most sought-after profiles in the audiovisual market. The year concludes with a collaborative project integrating all knowledge acquired.
1st quarter
■ Advanced Photographic Studies: Fashion Editorial and Nude
■ History of Photography Part I
■ Advanced Photo Retouching Part I
■ Visual Narratives Intermediate
■ Filming Techniques & Introduction to Video Production
■ Scriptwriting Advanced Part I
■ Principles of Graphic Design for Presentations & Portfolio
2nd quarter
■ Commercial Photography Professional Project
■ Advanced Photographic Studies: Spaces & Places
■ History of Photography Part II
■ Video Production Part I
■ Visual Narratives Advanced
■ Scriptwriting Advanced Project
■ Advanced Video Edition Premiere Pro
■ Advanced Photo Retouching Professional Project
■ Video Production Part II
■ Advanced Video Edition After Effects
■ Commercial Photography Foundation
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3rd Year
The final year focuses on professional development through company internships, the Final Major Project, and key skills such as launching a startup, managing a studio and leading international creative teams. Internships can be completed in Spain or abroad, including the following year for those wishing to study in another country.
■ Independent Practice: Exploration
■ Independent Research
■ Professional Futures: Freelance and Financial Management
■ Professional Futures: Personal Professional Communication
■ Independent Practice: Realisation
■ Materials and Methods
Elective modules
■ Visual Narratives Professional
■ Scriptwriting Advanced
■ Colour Correction and Creative Retouching
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