Photography

Course summary

This qualification aims to encourage an adventurous and enquiring approach to photography. Successful candidates should be able to demonstrate an understanding of past and contemporary photographic practice and be able to produce work that embraces a range of ideas. Candidates should be encouraged to reflect on their own work and on the work of others. Presentation is a key element, candidates are required to present and display their work in a creative and purposeful manner Photography includes working in film, video, digital imaging and light-sensitive materials. Sometimes, techniques and processes are used to convey messages and create works related to other disciplines, such as web-based animations, photographic images in printed journals, light projections within theatrical or architectural spaces. Work should form a means of personal enquiry and expression involving the selection and manipulation of images. Students must employ creative approaches which go beyond mere observation and recording