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Photography
STUDY LEVEL CONTACT DETAILS
A level Simon Davies, Head of Photography
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If you are attracted by the creativity and expressive aspects of photography then this
course is for you. With the chance to learn digital photography techniques in our
dedicated studio, you will be able to create a portfolio of stunning images.
What will I study?
This is an exciting, stimulating
subject that encourages creative
self-expression. Photography at
Sir John Deane’s is about students
and tutors working together in a
supportive and dynamic atmosphere.
You will learn about different
technical aspects of photography
including lighting, depth of
field, lenses, and instruction in
‘Photoshop’. You will be expected
to learn how to present your
images using a variety of sources
for inspiration including the
environment, still life and figure/
portrait. You will focus on digital
photography and manipulation
rather than traditional darkroom
practice and wet media. Digital
portfolios are created using
PowerPoint presentations combined
with a full set of inkjet prints for
all final work.
Students will have access to PCs with
Photoshop and there are a selection
of DSLR cameras, lenses and tripods
which we loan out. We do rely on
students generally having their own
kit to back this up.
Co-curricular activities?
Students are taken to galleries in
the area as well as on location days.
Study trips abroad are also offered
and in recent years students have
visited Barcelona, Belin, Paris and
New York.
Some students have worked in the
community with local businesses and
organisations such as Weaver Hall
Museum. Our photographers are
also regularly given the opportunity
to record student events at the
College. Students are encouraged to
actively seek their own venues and
locations for image making.
Where might it lead?
A proportion of our students go
on to study Photography as a degree
subject or a related area such as
film and media. Others will use the
A level to apply for a foundation
course in general Art and Design.
Photography careers include,
photo-journalism, fine art
photography, wedding and
occasions, forensics and medical,
underwater and marine, sport,
as well as industrial and editorial.
Photography is also a valued A level
for access to a huge variety of other
creative industries such as fashion,
interior design and 3D design to
name a few.
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