Photographers and Research in Higher Education

Introduction

As a counterpoint to the reflections and work of the established photographers who have contributed to this book, we thought it would be useful to take a look at the role of research in a Higher Educational (HE) setting. The level of engagement in research and how this influences the creative process is illustrated through the following three case studies. Each provides an insider account of the personal experiences and arc of learning that different levels of study provide within the HE framework.

Many HE courses in the UK such as the undergraduate Bachelor of Arts (BA) and postgraduate Masters of Arts (MA) are modular in structure. The modules provide a mix of both practical and written ...

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