Choose to study Photography at Brighouse Sixth Form College and find out that being creative is the next big thing. Every good company realises that creativity and good design are important factors in generating new business. So your creativity isn’t just a way of satisfying your artistic soul. it can open the door to exciting career opportunities as well. Photography students get the opportunity to learn about the digital camera and apply creative and critical thinking skills alongside problem-solving skills. During the courses, you will find out about a whole range of different media, techniques and processes. From observations, through experimentation to outcomes, you just can’t have enough ideas when it comes to expressing yourself. Alongside your practical work, you will complete a series of projects including capturing the formal elements of photography, controlling light and dark through portraiture and being challenged to create a variety of photographic outcomes developed from a series of thought-provoking starting points. This course offers a highly creative and hands-on alternative and complements other A-level qualifications. Lessons are taught in our specialist art, textiles and photography studios. The studios are accessible for students to work on their portfolios independently. Our Photography studio has lighting kits, backdrops and Photoshop digital media and allows students to stretch themselves in so many creative ways. Year 12 Course Content: Induction (Teacher led) Focus on developing skills & knowledge Outcome internally assessed Start of Component 1 (student-led & worth 60%) Practical unit including supporting essay. Year 13 Course Content: Continuation of Component 1 Deadline January Start of Component 2 (Exam & worth 40%) Starts Feb and ends with a 15-hour exam completed in April/May.