Photography

Course summary

Course content This course covers a broad and changing area of study with light-based imagery spanning almost two centuries. Learners might engage with early light based images and rudimentary technology, such as a pinhole camera, as well as the most contemporary, which may include the use of digital cameras, video camcorders, photocopiers, scanners and mobile phones. They may also work exclusively with film based or digital technology or with both. Outcomes can be screen or print based, comprise still or moving images and might be discrete to the subject area or combined with other art forms. Other skills developed You will learn to develop and extend ideas, creating final pieces using darkroom processes, that communicate your ideas through a visual medium. You will work independently and collaboratively, examining photographic works and analyzing them using a critical vocabulary. You will develop your knowledge and understanding of the context in which photographers work. Career value There are many careers opportunities in Photography. Most of these will require further study on an art foundation course, further education or university. The Art Department fully supports this process and offers advice and guidance about the application process. A student’s view “Doing the Photography course has allowed me to have creative freedom over my work and I have become more independent. I have enjoyed learning the darkroom process and using film cameras, and learning to use Photoshop has given me a fantastic life skill.”