Art and Design (Photography)

Course summary

To provide a stimulating, practical course where students can learn to use manual and digital cameras, darkroom equipment and ICT (image manipulation) effectively to produce their own creative work. This qualification will provide students with a comprehensive portfolio of photographic work needed for art college entry. This two year course involves two components – a personal investigation and an externally set assignment. Candidates will need to produce practical and critical /contextual work in one or more areas including traditional darkroom technology, printing and developing films, digital technology, the use of camera equipment, lighting and exposure techniques.