Art & Design Adv (Photography)

Course summary

This course introduces students to a wide range of photographic techniques and styles, both traditional and digital. Through hands-on projects and critical study, students build a portfolio supported by sketchbooks or journals, while learning to meet key assessment objectives. What You’ll Learn: Explore styles such as portrait, landscape, still life, documentary, fashion, experimental, and moving image Develop technical skills in composition, lighting, camera settings, and editing Understand how to respond to creative briefs and produce work for specific audiences and purposes Use industry-standard tools including cameras, lenses, filters, and editing software Course Structure: Practical projects supported by visual research and development work Flexible exploration of multiple photographic areas Assessment based on AQA’s four key objectives Who Should Enrol: Ideal for students considering creative careers in photography, media, advertising, fashion, or visual arts—or for those passionate about photography, whether or not they plan to study it beyond A-Level.