- Adobe CC (Photoshop, Lightroom, Illustrator).
- Digital photography; the functions of a digital camera.
- Studio and location photography.
- Flash and lighting.
- Composition and layout.
- Colour and typography theory.
- Branding and logo design.
- Social media and marketing.
- Editorial design.
- Experimental image editing and manipulation.
- Creative business and freelancing skills.
- Visual and contextual research.
- Idea generation and working to a set brief.
- Critiquing your own work and that of others.
What are lessons like in this subject?
In Year 12, the course is structured to develop a variety of skills in both digital design and photography. In Year 13, you will specialise and develop one personal and in-depth body of work. Students are encouraged to develop their skills in research, problem solving, collaboration, independent thinking, professionalism and marketing. Students will also understand the potential of self-employment and creative entrepreneurship. Students could expect to continue into professions such as marketing and communications, graphic design, digital media production, games design, photography, art-working or retouching, and more.
The Visual Arts department has professional standard spaces with Apple Macs, drawing tablets, a photography studio, DSLR cameras and other equipment for student use. It also has a wide variety of other arts-based specialist 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 lessons.
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What will I study?
Over the course, you may study topics and skills such as:
What our
students
I enjoy this course because I find that it is interesting and I鈥檝e learnt a variety of techniques and skills which my teacher is always there for support and constantly helping to apply them. It allows me to develop my creativity through both photography and digital design which I then learnt how to edit and design through Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. I also enjoy the practical side of this course, as it helps me build a strong portfolio which prepares me for a range of future opportunities in the creative industry.
Andi-Rose Johnson - South Axholme
Digital Design and Commercial Photography
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