Photography
Photography can be studied with any subject. Its nature means that it can contribute to any subject combination by offering a more creative approach and practical experience.
Photography is a creative subject which stretches the imagination and allows you to look at yourself and your environment in a new way. You will develop your skills in a series of inventive workshops using both traditional and digital methods and gain an appreciation of viewpoint, composition, camera functions and appropriate use of camera, lenses and lighting. Our studio is fully equipped for photo-shoots. You will be introduced to portraiture, landscape, still life, documentary, photojournalism, fashion photography and experimental imagery.
It will:
- Build confidence in your creative ability.
- Develop an awareness of different styles and genres related to the Arts from the past and recent times.
- Equip you with the right skills for a future career in the creative industries.
- Component 1: You will develop work based on an idea, issue, concept or theme leading to a finished outcome. To support your practical work you will include written work of 1000 – 3000 words.
- Component 2: You will respond to a stimulus and work independently within specified time constraints. You will develop a personal and meaningful response which leads to a finished outcome.
Your portfolio will show an exploration into digital and darkroom techniques and processes where you can practise and develop your skills.
The UK has a long and celebrated history of trading with all parts of the world, and its creative industries are a huge success story.
The Faculty has a high success rate in helping students achieve places on Art Foundation and Degree Courses.
SPECIFIC COURSE REQUIREMENTS
GCSE Grade 4 or above in a creative subject is useful but not essential.