The university officially confirmed they are assigning us a dedicated photography studio. My body is tired from the constant fight but I am relieved we finally have the space we deserve. We will be watching closely to ensure the transition happens as promised.
February 5, 2013
Final supporters
Please don't get us wrong, we LOVE our course, we love our staff, and (for the most part) we love Ravensbourne!
BA (Hons) Digital Photography at Ravensbourne is approaching it’s third anniversary. Whilst its first cohort of students are preparing their final degree show work and subsequently to enter the industry, the course is expanding rapidly (from 20 students in L3, to 60+ Students in L1).
Throughout these past three years there has been little in the way of an appropriate Photography Studio.
It is hard to accept that Ravensbourne can offer a degree in photography, without providing one of the most fundamental requirements of this craft.
As a consequence a number of Level Three students have had to compromise planning for their Major Project, or abandon their plans entirely as a result of having no continuity of studio space in which to set up and work.
Constant room changes mean that equipment is being damaged from being constantly rigged, taken down and stored. Students are having to regularly climb ladders to 'construct' a studio out of a classroom, as well as carrying heavy flight cases on a daily basis.
Imagine Editing & Post Production with no Edit Suites, or Broadcast without the TV Studio or Gallery...
Ravensbourne NEEDS to assign an appropriate space, ideally 213 as a photography studio and kit it out to the standard that should be expected of a highly-regarded, industry-facing institution.
(Please do not sign anonymously, and please include your course if a Ravensbourne student. If you're not from Ravensbourne but are generously lending your voice in support, please write a little in the comments box about why you are supporting us)
Updates
January 28, 2013
We hit 250 signatures today. My shoulders are heavy from hauling gear across this building but seeing this count makes me feel like I am finally being heard.
Reached 250 supporters
January 26, 2013
Reached 100 supporters
January 23, 2013
6 Comments
Total waste of time trying to book rooms. Just give us a photography studio already.
Spent so much money on equipment just to have to drag it everywhere. Needs sorting out now.
The equipment wont last long if we keep moving it around everyday. Fix this.
It is so annoying having to setup and breakdown everything every single time. Tired of it.
How are we supposed to build a portfolio without a proper studio. Sort it out ravensbourne.
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The university officially confirmed they are assigning us a dedicated photography studio. My body is tired from the constant fight but I am relieved we finally have the space we deserve. We will be watching closely to ensure the transition happens as promised.
February 5, 2013
Final supporters
Please don't get us wrong, we LOVE our course, we love our staff, and (for the most part) we love Ravensbourne!
BA (Hons) Digital Photography at Ravensbourne is approaching it’s third anniversary. Whilst its first cohort of students are preparing their final degree show work and subsequently to enter the industry, the course is expanding rapidly (from 20 students in L3, to 60+ Students in L1).
Throughout these past three years there has been little in the way of an appropriate Photography Studio.
It is hard to accept that Ravensbourne can offer a degree in photography, without providing one of the most fundamental requirements of this craft.
As a consequence a number of Level Three students have had to compromise planning for their Major Project, or abandon their plans entirely as a result of having no continuity of studio space in which to set up and work.
Constant room changes mean that equipment is being damaged from being constantly rigged, taken down and stored. Students are having to regularly climb ladders to 'construct' a studio out of a classroom, as well as carrying heavy flight cases on a daily basis.
Imagine Editing & Post Production with no Edit Suites, or Broadcast without the TV Studio or Gallery...
Ravensbourne NEEDS to assign an appropriate space, ideally 213 as a photography studio and kit it out to the standard that should be expected of a highly-regarded, industry-facing institution.
(Please do not sign anonymously, and please include your course if a Ravensbourne student. If you're not from Ravensbourne but are generously lending your voice in support, please write a little in the comments box about why you are supporting us)
Updates
January 28, 2013
We hit 250 signatures today. My shoulders are heavy from hauling gear across this building but seeing this count makes me feel like I am finally being heard.
Reached 250 supporters
January 26, 2013
Reached 100 supporters
January 23, 2013
6 Comments
Ridiculous that u pay these fees and dont even get a dedicated studio space. Absolute joke.
Total waste of time trying to book rooms. Just give us a photography studio already.
Spent so much money on equipment just to have to drag it everywhere. Needs sorting out now.
The equipment wont last long if we keep moving it around everyday. Fix this.
It is so annoying having to setup and breakdown everything every single time. Tired of it.
How are we supposed to build a portfolio without a proper studio. Sort it out ravensbourne.
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Ridiculous that u pay these fees and dont even get a dedicated studio space. Absolute joke.