What are the entry requirements?
You'll need a grade 4 in GCSE English, and a grade 4 in GCSE Art & Design or Photography, or you can demonstrate a serious commitment to the visual arts through a portfolio submission.
What will you learn?
You'll learn traditional black and white photography using manual 35mm cameras, alongside digital techniques and image manipulation with software like Adobe Photoshop, developing both technical skill and creative expression.
What's involved in the coursework?
Your Personal Investigation makes up 60% of your grade, combining practical work with a written personal study of at least 1,000 words. The remaining 40% is an Externally Set Assignment, responding to a given theme.
What can this course lead to?
Many students progress to an Art Diploma (Foundation) or straight into Higher Education. Career options include advertising, fashion, film and television production, publishing, web design and freelance photography.
