Art and Design (Photography)

Course summary

WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW OR BE ABLE TO DO BEFORE TAKING THIS COURSE? Students choosing this course should be able to develop ideas visually and show commitment and energy. You should be able to meet deadlines for coursework and be able to organise and present your ideas in work journals. A passion for Photography is essential. In addition to the organised trips students are required to attend Photography Exhibitions and complete photoshoots outside of school at suitable locations to meet the requirements of their projects. WHO IS SUITABLE FOR THIS COURSE? This course is suitable for students who are: • keen to develop their visual skills • creative, enthusiastic and imaginative • able to sustain an investigation • able to enjoy visits to galleries, museums, workshops and studios • willing to experiment and take risks in their work • willing to review their progress and make improvements WHAT COULD I DO WITH A QUALIFICATION IN THIS SUBJECT? There are a large selection of Photographic based careers including: Journalism, Digital marketing, Media planning, Stylist, Visual Effects artist, Press and Television photographer, medical photography, Film / video Editor and graphic design. HOW MUCH WORK IS INVOLVED? You will need to produce a coursework folder together with final pieces for each unit. Coursework requires the writing of an essay 1,000-3,000 words. What type of work will we be able to do? The range of material within Photography is quite broad and include practical methods such as traditional darkroom-based work for example processing film and enlarging prints and also digital photography using related software to edit imagery and also studio-based skills such as lighting and props. HOW MUCH INDEPENDENT WORK IS EXPECTED? The course gradually increases the level of independence expected from a student. You will always be supported and guided. A high degree of independence is required in students personal projects which assess your ability to use the learning gained over the two years of the course.