Digital Photography

Reasons to study this course

You will learn how to make effective use of a camera according to circumstances and intentions.
You will learn how to compose and refine photographic images, both in camera and through sensitive manipulation on the computer and using hand-rendered processes.
You will learn gain understanding of other photographers’ work; using it as an influence for your own photography.
Students on this programme progress to university to study Photography or into photographic or art and design-related employment

What you will need to study this course

commitment to, and passion for, photography
your own digital camera, which should be of appropriate quality
willingness to work hard
excited by the idea of producing work that is personal and unique
ability to undertake photographic assignments out of college (usually at the weekends) is essential as this forms the basis of coursework

What you will study

Practical photographic work covering topics such as environments, portraiture, landscape, still-life, documentary, photojournalism and experimental imagery.

How you will be assessed

Year 1 (AS) – coursework

Year 2 (A-Level) – coursework and an exam project

Progression

Students can progress directly onto photography-related degree courses at university after they have completed their A-Levels. Some universities prefer students to take an Art Foundation course prior to starting a degree to broaden their experience.

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