Course Description

This is an Introduction to the creative and technical aspects of photography. You will broaden your knowledge of genres, artists and photographers working in the medium. Using the camera, you will explore creative editing techniques and look at the use of photography in Fine Art and Commercial settings. The History of photographic practices including photograms and camera obscura will be researched.

Possible Careers

• Photographic Stylist

• Medical Illustrator

• Photographic Technician

• Photographer

• Scenes of Crime Officer

• TV or Film Operator

• Art and Design Teacher

• Community Arts Worker

• Graphic Designer

• Fine Artist

• Private Investigator

• TV or Film Director

• Video Editor

• Animator

• Land Surveyor

• Further / Higher Education Lecturer