Course Overview

You will have a keen interest in all aspects of photography from film photography to digital and social media photography. Students taking this subject have access to a professionally equipped studio and the use of bookable industry standard equipment and a dark room to fully realise their creative potential.
The course involves a variety of practical, theoretical and historical perspectives relating to photography as art, communication and illustration. Both analogue and digital photography are taught on this course. We cover many types of photography from documentary, portraiture, studio and pinhole whilst experimenting with lighting and location shooting.
You can also join a range of creative academies to further enhance your skillset. These include media, music, design, fashion and photography.

Topics include:

• Lense-less photography
• Skills in exposure theory
• Studio lighting
• Medium/large format techniques
• Composition
• Processing and printing in the darkroom
• Scanning and manipulating images in photoshop on Apple Mac computers
• Presentation techniques.

Additional Costs:
A materials and studio fee is collected when you enrol and there are additional costs if you take part in residential trips. These can be purchased/paid for via the College online store when you enrol.

Assessment Methods

Assessment is split between two exams at the end of the second year which are very formulaic, as well as a practical piece of coursework.

Progression Options

The wide use media and its transferability makes progression accessible. You will be able to pursue higher education opportunities in media across a range of sectors. You can also remain at the College and study our FdA Media Production at University Centre Somerset.