GCE AS Photography

Course summary

This 1 year course explores a vast range of essential skills in photography such as understanding camera settings on a digital SLR camera, darkroom wet film photography, studio lighting, how to analyse the work of photographers, developing your own ideas and exploring creative and experimental techniques. Students will present their work creatively in sketchbooks. Students will be required to visit photography exhibitions and galleries as part of homework followed up with a written review. Independent skills are of great importance as much of your homework will be to plan and set up your own photo shoots and taking photos on a weekly basis.