Media Production
Delve into the inspiring works of our students from the Media Production department.
Student work
Find out more about our students' projects from the Media Production department.
Through Her Eyes, Archives From Home - Noko Armstrong Muheua
This collection features a curated selection of materials that take the audience on a journey through the history of the women in one family. It offers an experience of the Welsh woodland, where their home, Kefnleccoidiog, is located. Family archives are included in this work, demonstrating how this house has been a beloved home for the women in Noko's family for many years.
The audience will see beautiful images of the woodland that capture its magic and safety. They will hear the sounds of Kefn, like trees rustling and birds singing, enhancing the experience. Jane Trevelyan, the grandmother, will read lines from her Welsh poem about swallows finding safety in Kefn, symbolizing their sense of belonging.
Glimpses of Sonder - Ella Lewis
Glimpses of Sonder invites viewers to reflect on the wide range of human experiences that surround them every day. Ella's project goes beyond simple documentation; it’s an exploration into the lives of others, which provides insight and understanding into the reality that we are all on our own unique life journeys. With a focus on the older generation, viewers are prompted to consider the range of prior life experiences that may have influenced how they live today.
Ella says: 'by incorporating real facts about the people I photographed throughout the project, viewers can guess, if any, which statement belongs to whom, adding depth to the project. The overall aim of the project is to encourage viewers to recognise that we all lead lives that are equally vivid and complex as one another, leading to a profound sense of sonder.
The State of Suspended Animation - Ade Disu
The State of Suspended Animation is a collection that explores the complex experience of dissociation, uncovering the nature of a fragmented consciousness, where the lines of reality blur.
Many people will experience dissociation at least once, but for some, it's a daily struggle. This collection features one person's personal experience through contemporary photography. It invites you to think about the different layers of the mind and how it separates internal and external realities.
The goal is to help people understand how consciousness deals with disconnection and fragmentation, and to explore the complexities of the dissociative experience and what happens when our sense of reality changes.
Barrier - Yuhan Cheng
Barrier is a project that uses photography to show the balance between industrial life and everyday life. It captures how factories and homes can exist side by side, yet still feel separate because of fences and other barriers.
The project aims to increase public awareness of the working conditions in factories and highlight parts of industrial life that are often ignored. It focuses on Shoreham Port, using documentary photography to show the reality of the factories there.
Industrial parks, which were important in the past, are often overlooked today as they decline. This project hopes to bring attention back to these lesser-known industrial parks and show their relevance in modern society.
neuroDIVERSITY - Ummi Hoque
neuroDIVERSITY is a portrait and collage series showcasing stories of the underrepresented, neurodivergent community. From documenting their everyday, to exploring the role of creativity as a means of self-expression, this project is a mix of ideas.
We’re in a political climate of NHS cuts, long waiting lists, shortage of medication and misinformation where female presenting and women of colour are most often overlooked when pursuing a diagnosis.
This collection aims to challenge the stereotypes and highlight that neurodivergent individuals run on different frequencies and there is no ‘correct’ way for the brain to work. The combination of approaches and styles (portraiture, collage, long exposure, various focal lengths) is reflective of the indecisive nature of neurodiversity.
Displaced Moments - Christopher Mann
Moments are never the same twice. Memories are always viewed differently through the lens of hindsight. Seeing them this way often gives a profound feeling of melancholy.
Christopher's project tackles this idea, isolating specific moments from memory and displacing them from their original locations. The images convey a sense of quiet sadness, portraying them as distant and abandoned, whilst also bathing them in a golden light cast from the setting sun to give a feeling of acceptance.
This project comes at a very transitional moment in Christopher's life, and serves as a reminder that although life goes on it's important to remember that these moments follow you everywhere, and can be looked back upon in a golden light.
Network - Courtney Jenner
This project is about networks. It uses long exposure to capture everyday movement that we don't usually notice. With a slow shutter speed, overlapping images, and lights, Courtney shows how many people interact in this environment, creating an invisible network.
By choosing different locations within Brighton and London, Courtney show that everyone is connected and constantly moving. Using motion to represent the idea of a network lets us see the hidden activity, like the online connections we check and update daily, even while we're on the go.
Co-living, but with Diverse Species - Alvin Kwan
In this project, Alvin presents utopian scenes where animals and humans coexist. The photo series imagines a parallel world where wild animals live in cities alongside people. It suggests that if animals lived in urban areas, they would adopt similar lifestyles to humans. The project shows possible outcomes of this idealistic situation, highlighting both the variety of wildlife and unique urban settings. It also aims to raise awareness about the ethical issues of human activities and emphasizes the importance of respecting animals and their habitats.
People of the XXI Century - Emilie Schroeder
Emilie's project is inspired by August Sander, a photographer famous for his detailed portraits of early 20th century German society.
The project connects past and present social issues and encourages discussions about societal norms, human identity, and our changing culture. Inspired by Sander's unconventional approach, Emilie emphasizes the freedom found in pursuing passions.
The main goal is to change how viewers see societal norms and identity by showing a broader view of what makes a fulfilling life. Instead of fitting into predefined boxes, this project celebrates the freedom to explore, create, and define our own stories in today's ever-changing world.
Tarot - Tyrone Logue
Tarot critiques how academic institutions treat creative practice. It rejects the restrictive nature of formal education imposed on artists.
Using mixed media and a carefree approach, Tyrone creates naïve images that challenge traditional ideas of "good" photography and art.
With DIY production and punk-inspired aesthetics, the project highlights its rebellion against rigid institutions. Tarot serves as both a protest and a warning, urging viewers to consider the conflicts between creative freedom and institutional control.
