Course Type
Full Time Study Programme
Campus
City Centre Campus (Bath)
Course Overview
This 1 year practical course includes working with image making and text and introduces you to a range of design principles ranging from typography, layout, shape and colour.
You will explore traditional photography and making processes whilst learning digital and film camera techniques including basic studio skills.
You will research relevant artists and designers to inspire and guide your own work and visit local galleries and museums throughout the year.
Frequently Asked Questions
4 GCSEs at grade 3 or above including Maths and English.
How will I be taught and assessed?
The work is assessed through short projects which are course work based. Students will work in sketchbooks and create slide presentations to build a portfolio of work.
A final major project will be set at the end of the year, this is a ten-week exam project where students choose a more personal theme to show and develop previously learnt skills.
You can progress onto Level 3 Art and Design, Photography, Fashion and Textiles, Graphic Design or Media Courses.
Some students choose to progress onto Level 3 courses, find local apprenticeships or placements through job search.
Are there any additional costs?
There are no addtional costs for this course.
What else do I need to know?
What is the aim of the course?
The photography and graphics course is designed to help you gain confidence, establish a solid foundation of knowledge and develop your core creative skills
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