For the ninth year, students from Brighton’s Photography BA(Hons) programme have exchanged images with students on the Image Arts course at Ryerson University, Toronto – see the work here. 

In past years, virtual exhibitions of the work of Ryerson and Brighton students have been shown on monitors in the  physical spaces of our respective schools. This year, due to the global pandemic, both universities are posting the exchange files online.

Work by University of Brighton Photography students

Work by Ryerson University Image Arts students

This form of image exchange was initiated by the students’ respective tutors, Dr Julia Winckler at the University of Brighton and Professor Vid Ingelevics at Ryerson University.

The original premise was to facilitate an international connection and exhibition opportunity between students who are engaged in similar programs but are geographically far apart.

Two weeks ago, nearly 30 students and their tutors met on Zoom to share their experiences of coping during Covid 19. We discussed creative ideas and approaches to continue making photographs while having to practice ‘social distancing’, documenting day to day experiences in lock down and taking ‘online’ portraits and completing projects.

Find out more about studying Photography BA(Hons) at the University of Brighton.