Art and Design (Photography)

Course summary

A very successful course that encourages students to explore and experiment with photography. Students will explore a variety of techniques including Darkroom work and experimental processes. They will manipulate digital images using Photoshop and learn how to use photography to investigate a theme. Students need to be committed to working in their own time and able to work to tight deadlines. Students will be given themes to investigate and encouraged to explore their own area of interest, these could include; • Portraiture • Landscape photography (working from the urban, rural and/or coastal environment) • Still-life photography, working from objects or from the natural world • Documentary photography, photo journalism • Experimental imagery • Photographic installation, video, television and film...