- Composition: How to frame an image and create visually exciting photographs
- Digital photography: The functions of a digital camera
- Digital manipulation: Use of Adobe applications to correct and alter images
- Studio and location photography
- Darkroom photography: How to use a traditional 35mm film camera and how to develop and print photographs
- How to present your work creatively in both听digital and hand-made sketchbooks听
- How to critique your work and that of others
- How to best communicate concepts and meanings to your viewer
What are lessons like in this subject?
Photography lessons vary in teaching and learning methods and include a combination of practical workshops, 1:1 tutorials and independent project work. In Year 12 the course is structured to develop fundamental photographic skills which include; composition, exposure, traditional darkroom procedures, studio lighting techniques and digital editing using Adobe software. Practical work is informed by contextual research and critical analysis of other photographers work and recorded digitally and in physical sketchbooks. Students progressively explore their own independent photographic interests, selecting themes appropriate for their future career aspirations.
The Visual and Digital Arts department boasts professional standard studio spaces with Apple Macs, Adobe Creative Suite software, a darkroom and a photography lighting studio. It also has a wide range of other arts-based specialist tools and equipment to encourage students to explore multidisciplinary techniques. We operate an 鈥榦pen door鈥� policy to allow students to use the equipment and studio spaces independently outside of their lessons.
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What will I study?
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What our
students
When I joined New College Doncaster, I had never picked up a camera before, let alone taken a professional photograph. This course has broadened my understanding of photography and how significant photography has been throughout history and continues to be a form of art in society today, I have found that photography has enhanced my ability in fine art and allows me to create more conceptual works, my technical understanding and skills I will carry with me for the rest of my studies and career. Not only has this course been crucial for me, it has been exciting, interesting and most importantly inspiring.
Lyla Gravil - Hungerhill School
Photography
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