Entry Requirements
GCSE Grade 4 in English with an average points score of 4.0 or above with an interest in the subject
Assessment Method
This course is assessed by personal investigation including essay (60%) and an exam (40%)
About this course
This course is ideal for learners who have a strong interest in all aspects of photography and digital imagery. Students will have the opportunity to work creatively with 35mm black and white film, digital capture and image editing and manipulation. Students will learn about image analysis and evaluation, critical understanding of photography and its uses of new image specification which embraces emerging technology. There will be opportunities to visit art galleries and other cultural events and you may have the opportunity to enter your work into exhibitions.
Who is this course aimed at?
This course is aimed at students who:
Have a specific interest in the visual arts.
Would like to have a more applied element to their art.
Enjoy the challenge of visualising their ideas and feelings using a wide range of media.
Would like to prepare for study of the subject at a higher level.
Enjoy the challenge of analysing and evaluating design and graphics in the commercial world.
What will you learn?
How to use a 35mm manual SLR camera Black and white photography skills
Studio and location photography
Use of Adobe Creative Suite- Photoshop and InDesign
How to support your ideas through image analysis and evaluation
Critical understanding of photography and its uses
How to mount and present your images
Practical work where students build upon their previous experience
The use of colour photography and digital imaging
Alternative and experimental processes and techniques
What skills will you develop?
Creative thinking
Problem solving
Attention to detail
Organisational skills
Presentation skills
Decision making
Team work
Digital design packages: Photoshop & InDesign
Promotional and business skills
Related Courses
Looking for something that works well with this course? Here are some related courses to consider.
Creative Media Practice
Graphics
Art
Progression routes
Freelance Photographer
Commercial Photographer
Digital Advertising
Picture Editor
Wedding Photographer
Medical Photographer
Press Photographer
Digital Image
Technician Curator
Digital Content Creator- PR and social media