Art and Design (Photography)

Course summary

This course introduces you to a variety of approaches when working with photographic images including portraiture, landscape, still life and experimental imagery. You will look at photography in a historical context and consider how it has developed over time informing contemporary practice and current trends. The course is well resourced, including having a fully working darkroom and studio, and a full time technician. The course starts going back to the basics of photography to develop stronger skills when considering perspective, movement, composition, rule of thirds, depth of field and the elements of art. You will explore the different styles, genres, processes and techniques available to the photographer and start to plan what area of photography you will like to investigate independently including film. You are taught how to work with digital and film SLR cameras taking shoots on location and in the studio. You will also learn how to manipulate images using Photoshop and darkroom derivatives to help you achieve more original, experimental and skilful outcomes.