Photography Art AS Level

Photography (Art) - AS Level
Summary
A two year programme. AS is achieved in the first year and A2 in the second. A course which explores creativity through photography
About the Course
This course will develop your visual communication skills where emphasis is placed on the meaning, uses and functions of photographic images. Throughout the course, you will explore the following:-
- Process - the types of photographic shot, viewpoint, angle and composition. Camera operation and technique
- Development and Printing - film types, speeds, grain etc. Paper types, surface qualities, tone, contrast etc
- The Manipulation of Image - lasers, lighting, distortion, superimposition and solarization
- Critical and Historical Studies of the Photographic Development - investigating photographers and photographic movements.
Course Aims
To cover a full range of photographic activities and provide for a wide variety of personal interests, to enhance development of Photographic Skills through investigation, experimentation and composition. To observe the world through the lens of a camera and to produce an individual interpretation.
What are the entry requirements?
How is the course assessed?
Three assessments for AS, 1 practical research project and an 8 hour control test.
A2, during the year you will be required to undertake a specialist project, a personal study and a 12 hour control test.

Are there any resources to obtain?
A3 sketchbook. Photographic paper
Camera
Fees
A Fee: £275.00, B Fee: £ 275.00, C Fee: £10.00
Are there any other costs?
Exam fees are included with the tuition fee.
What facilities can be used on this course?
The photographic darkroom and studio space
Access to black and white film processing and printing.
Studio flash photography
What next?
HNC HND or Degree in Photography