Art and Design (Photography)

Course summary

You will be introduced to a variety of experiences that explore a range of photographic media, techniques and processes. This will include both traditional and new technologies. You will explore relevant images, artefacts and resources relating to a range of art, craft and design, from the past and from recent times, including European and non-European examples. Your responses to these examples will be shown through practical and critical activities that demonstrate your understanding of different styles, genres and traditions. You may also wish to develop drawing skills in order to produce storyboards, thumbnail sketches and/or diagrams, where appropriate. Taught alongside the Art, Craft and Design and Textiles courses, you will be taught by an Art specialist who will introduce you to different resources and techniques. Access to a DSLR Camera is vital In order to develop independent work outside of formal lesson time. Photographic studio set up with lighting available to support photography skills. Up to date editing software is freely available across the school as well as iPads which are increasingly used for installations and production of photographic media. Graphics tablets and the use of Photoshop will be explored.