Photogram 2003. Lamda print limited edition. Signed and dated by the artist.
These photograms were made whilst I was a student at Central Saint Martin's. The works were made in the school's darkrooms in the presence of the darkroom assistant, the photography tutor and fellow students. I am proud to say I was awarded a pass. Though my certificate shows no grade and simply says I have "been awarded the Postgraduate Certificate having followed an approved programme of study". I also found a letter with the certificate I do not recall receiving. The letter says "the board is recommending I receive a pass and this is subject to ratification by the Academic Board of The London Institute". Then it says "Your attention has been drawn to the course regulations previously given to you in the course handbook." I'm somewhat baffled and bemused especially as my tutors were encouraging me to do a Masters in Photography and because usually you only receive a certificate with no grade if you have not submitted any coursework or have not attended. Neither was applicable to me. I think a pass accurately reflects the quality of my work I am saddened my certificate does not reflect this.