Art and Design (Photography)

Course summary

Photography allows you to develop your creativity and reflect through the use of a camera on the world we are in. Students build a very personal and continually evolving body of practical work that is supported by contextual studies. By exploring and developing ideas core skills are strengthened and new techniques developed. Creative subjects are additionally core to developing a range of unique but transferable skills that can be utilised in all aspects of life. Being able to respond creatively to different situations often allows you to navigate through the challenges and be resilient to the obstacles encountered. Students will follow an integrated practical, critical and theoretical study of photography using a variety of media and processes focused on photography - lens and light-based media. They are encouraged to develop their responses to their experiences, environment and culture in both practical and contextual activities. Students use photography as a means of personal enquiry and expression involving the selection and manipulation of images. Students must employ creative approaches to show their ideas going beyond mere observation and recording.