AS/A Level Photography

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Our exciting course covers advanced photography techniques for those students who wish to further their creativity or gain a solid grounding in photographic skills. You will explore both creative and technical camera techniques with full support and expert teaching from tutors who are successful published photographers.

During this course you will develop your ability to appreciate the visual world and to respond in a personal and creative way to your environment using lens-based media. The course has a large practical component where you will learn technical skills in both traditional and digital camera use, as well as black-and-white printing techniques, digital processing and manipulation. You will also learn about good composition, lighting techniques and carry out research about the history of photography and its application in society. The skills you will develop will be many and varied. You will learn about a variety of   materials, practices and technologies that are used in different fields of the Arts. You will develop the ability to communicate ideas and express yourself using a specialist vocabulary. You will develop an appreciation of the historical role of art, craft and design in contemporary society. Finally, through a major project, you will have the opportunity to explore your own personal photographic interests.

Working in the Industry
If you want to work in the industry, you may need to specialise as a portrait, wedding, commercial, news, fashion or fine arts photographer. Portrait photographers take pictures of individuals or groups of people and often work in their own studios. Some specialise in weddings or in fashion and you may work on location. Commercial and industrial photographers take pictures of various subjects, such as buildings, products and landscapes. These photographs are used in a variety of media, including books, reports, advertisements, and magazines. Photojournalists take photos of newsworthy people, places, sports or politics and even community events and their images would be used for newspapers, journals, magazines or televisions.