Photography

We offer a truly personalised Photography course where we build on each student s strength and interests to create a unique learning experience. Students will be closely supported by staff and have access to our dark room.

Photography is subdivided into the following three disciplines: Film-based photography; Digital photography; Film and video . Our teachers will challenge and nurture students to extend their skills and experience through practical workshops which draw on our expertise and facilities. A process of peer support, group critiques and one-to-one tutorials will enable students to develop their own personalised lens-based work. Photographers will develop practical skills and they will also be encouraged to develop theoretical and contextual understanding of a wide range of photographers, film makers and lens-based art forms. Students will take risks, develop resilience and nurture their own creativity and problem solving to become confident photographers. They will explore and express personal ideas about themes and issues important to them and enjoy producing meaningful photography work.

Unit 1: PERSONAL INVESTIGATION 60% of the total qualification; Unit 2: EXTERNALLY SET ASSIGNMENT 40% of the total qualification

5 grade 6s at GCSE. Grade 6 in any Art and Design GCSE (for example, Fine Art, Textiles or Photography).

Photography students could expect to go onto further study and careers in many creative industries. Future pathways might include a lens based foundation course and/or a degree in a specialist area such as photojournalism, advertising, media, design, fashion, animation or filmmaking.