Art and Design (Photography)

Course summary

The AQA Photography course encourages students to develop their understanding of the visual world, learn new practical skills, and respond to ideas and issues in ways that are personal to them. The course curriculum creates opportunities for students to experience traditional and/or digital processes in photography, and for students to develop their skills in their selected areas of interest, preparing them to pursue further education and careers across the photography and creative industries. Studying a photography-related degree at university will give you a variety of exciting career opportunities, including •Commercial photographer • Fashion photographer • Filmmaker • Fine art photographer • Forensic photographer • Industrial photographer • Medical photographer • Nature photographer • Photographic illustrator • Photographic technician • Teacher • Photojournalist • Picture editor • Researcher • Social photographer • Sports photographer