Photography and Design (Level 2)

This course is for 16 to 18 year olds. You will get a creative grounding in taking photographs and exploring the art of displaying images on the page, both hard copy and digitally. You will investigate the connections between image, colour, page layout, typography, design and how your work is perceived by a wider audience. You will work in our dedicated photographic studios and darkrooms, and in our Apple Mac computer studios.

Subjects include:

• Working with Digital SLR Cameras
• Experimental Photography
• Working with Digital Illustrative and Graphic Design Processes and Techniques
• Building an Art and Design Portfolio
• Working in the Art and Design Industry
• Functional Skills or GCSEs in English and Maths

English and maths are an essential part of your studies and will help you succeed on your course. These subjects help you develop confidence and are key employability skills that recruiting employers look for. If you have not achieved GCSE grade C or above in English and Maths you will need to continue studying these subjects. We will ensure you have the right lessons and support to improve your English and maths.

Our full-time courses are designed to help you achieve your ambitions whether your goal is to go on to a higher level of study or whether you are looking to start a job. Therefore as part of your course there will be employability and study skills (we call these PD Central) that are included to meet your needs and those of the industry you want your career in.