This is an art and design qualification specializing in photography. The course covers a wide range of photography techniques including digital imaging and theoretical studies. In the first year you will complete one major portfolio project. Through a series of workshops, you will learn the basic skills of practical photography and produce preparatory studies and final images in relation to your theme. In addition, you will learn to analyze and evaluate photographers’ work through a series of written and visual case studies. IS THIS COURSE FOR ME? Photography focuses entirely on the development of the photographic process with art and design concepts. It uses more digital technology such as Photoshop and animation packages and projects are typical of what you may find in industry. Although heavily leaning towards digital media it is essentially an art-based course. It is a demanding subject with predominately coursework-based units so it is essential that students are committed.
Our course centre requirements for all courses are grade 4 or above in 5 subjects including GCSE English Language and GCSE Mathematics with a good attitude to learning. Course center requirements + minimum grade 5 in GCSE Photography. Students will be considered on an individual basis if they have not studied GCSE Photography before but have a grade 5 in art or graphic design.
In the second year, you will develop your skills further and produce a more in-depth coursework unit. You will also be set a controlled test over a specified period of time culminating in a 15-hour exam. The coursework is worth 60% and the controlled test is 40%. The photography course is extremely demanding and you will be required to do a great deal of independent work.
About Education Provider
| Region | North East |
| Local Authority | Gateshead |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Birtley Lane, Birtley, Chester le Street, DH3 2LP |
This is an art and design qualification specializing in photography. The course covers a wide range of photography techniques including digital imaging and theoretical studies. In the first year you will complete one major portfolio project. Through a series of workshops, you will learn the basic skills of practical photography and produce preparatory studies and final images in relation to your theme. In addition, you will learn to analyze and evaluate photographers’ work through a series of written and visual case studies. IS THIS COURSE FOR ME? Photography focuses entirely on the development of the photographic process with art and design concepts. It uses more digital technology such as Photoshop and animation packages and projects are typical of what you may find in industry. Although heavily leaning towards digital media it is essentially an art-based course. It is a demanding subject with predominately coursework-based units so it is essential that students are committed.
Our course centre requirements for all courses are grade 4 or above in 5 subjects including GCSE English Language and GCSE Mathematics with a good attitude to learning. Course center requirements + minimum grade 5 in GCSE Photography. Students will be considered on an individual basis if they have not studied GCSE Photography before but have a grade 5 in art or graphic design.
In the second year, you will develop your skills further and produce a more in-depth coursework unit. You will also be set a controlled test over a specified period of time culminating in a 15-hour exam. The coursework is worth 60% and the controlled test is 40%. The photography course is extremely demanding and you will be required to do a great deal of independent work.