Art and Design (Photography)

Course summary

A level of Digital Photography at MPW offers students an opportunity to explore Photography, Fine Art Photography and Digital Manipulation in a format that encourages and supports students to develop a strong photographic language that they can use to express the world around them. Experiencing and understanding the work of contemporary and masters of Photography is an essential part of the course. Students who are interested in studying Digital Photography do not need a GCSE qualification in Art or Photography but should have a genuine interest in capturing objects and/or moments using a camera. In addition to learning how to handle and understand the tools a digital camera offers, students will be introduced to editing programs used by professional photographers such as Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom. Students will also be encouraged to experiment with modern and conceptual ideas used by exhibiting artists. The course is suitable for both students who wish to undertake further studies in the field of photography and for those who simply have an interest and aptitude for the subject, but who do not intend to take the subject beyond A-level study.