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Learners will be introduced to a variety of experiences that explore a range of photographic media, techniques and processes. They will be made aware of both traditional and new technologies.

Learners will explore a range of photography styles and techniques to build overarching knowledge, understanding and skills. Learners will demonstrate skills in the following areas…

• the ability to explore elements of visual language, line, form, colour, pattern and texture in the context of photography
• awareness of intended audience or purpose for their chosen area(s) of photography
• the ability to respond to an issue, theme, concept or idea, or work to a brief or answer a need in photography
• appreciation of viewpoint, composition, aperture, depth of field, shutter speed and movement
• appropriate use of the camera, film, lenses, filters and lighting for work in their chosen area(s) of photography
• understanding of techniques related to the production of photographic images and, where appropriate, presentation and layout.
• Knowledge

Course Structure

Learners will be introduced to a variety of experiences that explore a range of photographic media, techniques and processes. They will be made aware of both traditional and new technologies.

Learners will explore a range of photography styles and techniques to build overarching knowledge, understanding and skills. Learners will demonstrate skills in the following areas…

• the ability to explore elements of visual language, line, form, colour, pattern and texture in the context of photography
• awareness of intended audience or purpose for their chosen area(s) of photography
• the ability to respond to an issue, theme, concept or idea, or work to a brief or answer a need in photography
• appreciation of viewpoint, composition, aperture, depth of field, shutter speed and movement
• appropriate use of the camera, film, lenses, filters and lighting for work in their chosen area(s) of photography
• understanding of techniques related to the production of photographic images and, where appropriate, presentation and layout.
• Knowledge

Entry Requirements

You will need a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 5 or above, including maths and English and at least one grade 6 in a written subject.

Progression

Photography could lead to academic or vocational degrees relating to Art careers, Advertising, Commercial work, Editorial, Fashion, Film, Food, Forensic, Industrial, Architectural, Ariel, Portraiture and Wedding photography, Sports and Travel, Press photography, Photojournalism, Fine Art, Editing, Fashion photography or Styling, the Film industry, Forensic science, Curating, Image Library.

Duration

2 years

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