Art Photography

Course summary

During the course you will develop creative and practical skills for communicating and expressing ideas, feelings and meanings through photography. You will use investigative and critical skills to research and analyse. Through looking at the work of others and developing your own ideas, you will build up a solid understanding of photography in contemporary society and in other times and cultures. You will be introduced to a range of photographic media, techniques and processes. You will be made aware of both traditional and new technologies. Your responses to these examples will be shown through practical and critical activities which will demonstrate an understanding of different styles, genres and traditions. Post 18 opportunities Students can continue with their studies on an Art Foundation Course or progress straight to University or find employment in the Photography area. Destinations of students in the last two years: University of South Wales – Documentary Photography Expenses You will need to have access to a digital camera, suitable amount of memory/storage and means of moving files from home to school (USB stick). You will need to provide your own sketchbooks or files in which to present your work.