Film & photography
Life through a lens. Discover more about "writing with light" with a snapshot of our expert view:
A mirror and a record
From Love On The Dole to My Beautiful Laundrette, film has reflected and engaged the values of our culture. Unspool the links between film and society.
Images of the past
Come face to face with some of the great pictures - visit a permanent photographic collection.
The first great of the art
One of the earliest men to make the science of photography into an art: Henri Cartier-Bresson.
A fresh eye
Tony Aldgate from the OU discusses the breath of cinematic fresh air that paved the way for the swinging Sixties - British new wave cinema.
Silent but powerful
Considered so subversive Hoover's FBI had him barred from the US, was the real Chaplin the little tramp or a major threat?
Early developments
The discovery of light sensitive chemicals was a huge step in photographic history.
Go create
Did you know your computer can enhance your creative skills? The worldwide web is a great source of inspiration. Learn five ways to get creative online.
Sharpen up
Disappointed with your photos? With some software and a bit of know-how you can work wonders. Here are five ways to improve your digital photos.
Sharing the messages
How do the challenges facing us all shape media and arts in an interdependent world?
Content last updated: 22/02/2006


