After graduation
By the time of graduation, our alumni acquire an understanding of the professional field, the different phases of development of their practice, consider how they can position and prepare themselves for their future career, specifically thinking about hybrid frameworks, and different international geographies.
Our graduates recognise photography’s urgency in reshaping our ideas about the world, and the role of an image, and its circulation, in defining visual culture. This heightened awareness often leads them to working in artistic and commercial fields related to photography — as image editors, curators, directors of photography, educators, art directors, designers etc. — usually sustaining their autonomous practice next to these professional roles.
Throughout your studies you will have many interactions with alumni that will help you navigate your own path in the world of photography. You’ll learn from their experiences that reflect the complexities of the contemporary art & media landscapes. Graduates of our department may often be noticed presenting work at photography festivals, museums and award shows across the world; they tend to be successful in getting their work funded, or should they pursue a more commercially-oriented career path – a number of alumni eventually acquire gallery or agency representation.
During your time at KABK you will gradually build your initial network, starting from your teachers and peers, further growing through your internship provider, visiting experts, portfolio reviewers ad external examiners. This foundation will help you make your first independent steps after graduation more confidently.
Further Education
After completing the Bachelor Photography, many of our graduates choose to continue their studies at a master's degree level in fine arts, design, social design, film and critical studies in the Netherlands, or abroad. You may also look into Master Photography & Society programme at KABK, or apply for a University (WO) master's programme such as the Master Film & Photographic Studies at Leiden University (admission to a WO programme sometimes requires a pre-master's track).
