Photography

The Body of Work: Curating a Portfolio That Speaks for You

Developing Portfolio - Photography Portfolio, Online Photography Courses, Photojournalism, Art Photography, Portfolio Building

A portfolio is not a folder of your best photographs — it is a narrative built like a classic photobook, where the turn of every page superimposes one picture onto the next, and it must speak for you when you are not in the room.

The starting course of the Master's program: recognizing your strongest work by the true aesthetic standard, walking the great genres your portfolio will draw from, mastering the edit and the sequence, and carrying the finished body of work into print, page, and screen.

Course Overview

Every photographer arrives at the Master's level carrying years of photographs — and almost none of them arrive carrying a body of work.

8
Lessons
Comprehensive modules
24
Quizzes
Test your knowledge
8
Assignments
Practical work
6
Credits
Academic credits
Course Identifier
PHO 409
Department
Photography
Effort Required
5–7 hours per week
Length
8 lessons across 4 modules
Prerequisites
Bachelor of Photography

Deep Dive into this Course

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Course Philosophy & Overview

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Your Academic Journey
Course
1 Course
Master
8 Courses
PhD
Research

Faculty & Resources

Nasrul Eam

Dean, Department of Art & Photography

Nasrul Eam has established a distinguished career spanning nearly two decades as an author, photographer, cinematographer, editor, educator, and art director. Currently, he holds the positions of Dean of the Department of Art and Photography, Head of the Department of Language and Linguistics, and Department of Mass Communication & Advertising at Light & Composition University. Nasrul began his professional journey in 2000 in advertising, initially with Grey Global Group, where he collaborated with renowned organizations such as Nokia, Coca-Cola, Bata, and Telecom Malaysia.

In 2006, he joined Paper Rhyme under WPP, a leading British multinational holding company in communications, advertising, public relations, technology, and commerce, serving as Head of Interactive. Concurrently, Nasrul played a pivotal role in establishing advertising and event management firms like Spell Bound and Final Avenue. During his tenure in advertising agencies from 2000 to 2007, Nasrul produced four documentaries, created 35 animated commercials, and developed over one hundred high-end corporate websites.

An accomplished author, Nasrul has authored more than 60 books covering diverse topics in art, photography, cinematography, advertising, language, linguistics, and science. His multifaceted career reflects a deep commitment to creativity, education, and advancing knowledge across various disciplines.

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