Art and Design (Photography)

Course summary

Photography can be provocative, heartwarming, challenging and eye-opening. This course is for students who want to understand how to use a camera to capture a shot or a scene perfectly in differing conditions. The course suits a creative person, who enjoys experimenting with new techniques and styles. The course is experimental and practical in its approach and will introduce students to a variety of experiences, exploring a range of photographic media, techniques and processes. Researching the work of other photographers and artists is an integral part of the investigating and making process. Students will produce a sketchbook documenting their research and recording the development of their own work. They will be working with DSLR cameras and the most up-to-date software packages such as Photoshop CC and Lightroom to enhance and develop their photographs. Topics include: • General photographic theory (exposure, aperture, lighting) • History of Photography • Darkroom skills for black and white photography • Alternative photographic processes (e.g. cyanotype) • Digital Photography • Using Photoshop • Photographic Contextual Studies • A Level Assessment