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Photography

at Ricards Lodge High School, London · school or sixth form

Level 3Vocational and tradeCertificate2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

You get to be a Photographer and spend all your lessons taking photographs, making photographs, taking about photographs and even writing about photographs! Are you getting the picture - we love photography! Photography gives students a broad opportunity to engage with a range of lens based media – this means that film and digital cameras can be used, and even video is an option. We study a range of contemporary photography to develop understanding and explore the creative use of photography as well as gain a thorough understanding of the technical processes underpinning film based and digital photography. Beginning with the summer project work, we encourage students to take photos regularly and our first term is focused on developing the basic camera skills via a series of practical workshops. This course enables you to work on developing your own ideas; it focuses on giving you the skills and critical vocabulary to express yourself. Students will have regular tutorials in which they receive individual feedback and guidance bespoke to their own projects.

What you need to get on

GCSE Art, at grade 4 and/or GCSE Media or Film Studies at grade 4 or BTEC Media at Merit. In exceptional circumstances, students who have not previously studied these subjects may be admitted if they show a particular aptitude and enthusiasm for the subject. Applicants will be invited to attend an additional interview with portfolio - specific details for this will be sent on receipt of application.

How you are assessed

Learning a trade with tools and equipment, often in a college workshop or salon.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Ricards Lodge High School

    Lake Road, London, SW19 7HB

    DaytimeClassroom based
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