Art and Design (Photography)

Course summary

An exploration of the photographic medium from the technical to the artistic. This is a two-year linear course and an AQA Art & Design Syllabus. Themes covered in the course are Street, Architectural, Close Analysis, Landscape, Interior, and Personal Possessions Photography: the course also covers aspects of the technical principles underpinning digital image making. The course is ‘paperless’ with all work being IT based. Work is submitted and assessed electronically. The course requires and develops independent study skills and is an excellent preparation for students transferring to undertake further study within Higher Education. The course requires that students have their own camera and have access to a home computer for artist research and image editing as part of the necessary / required personal study.