The course provides learners with the skills needed to adapt to the rapidly evolving world of photography by planning, capturing, and editing photographic work. The content reflects current industry practice, giving learners a solid foundation in the techniques required to progress to further education with a clear understanding of the photography sector and the opportunities within it. Learners will also develop the personal, creative, and organisational skills valued by employers and colleges.
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Overview
Learners taking this qualification will study two mandatory modules:
- Exploring and Developing Creative Media Skills
- Personal Development
These units give learners the opportunity to build core photographic techniques while strengthening the personal and organisational skills required by employers and colleges.
This is an exciting, creative course that involves real-life photographic projects, including responding to client-style briefs, carrying out research, producing test shoots and contact sheets, and creating final edited images. Learners will also develop essential employability skills such as CV writing, completing application forms, and preparing for interviews.
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Who is this course for?
Candidates who are 16-18 years old. -
Entry Requirements
Competent of working at Level 2 standard.
Four GCSEs at grade 3 and above, including English and maths.
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Assessment Types
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Units/Modules
- Exploring and Developing Creative Media Skills
- Personal Development.
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Benefits/Skills
In addition to the creative media sector-specific content covered in this course, the requirements of the qualification enable learners to develop the transferable and higher-order skills that are highly regarded by higher education providers and employers. For example, the course encourages development of research and analysis skills, effective communication skills and evaluation skills. Learners will also develop mathematics and English skills alongside their main course studies.
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Careers/Progression
Learners who complete this qualification may progress to further learning at Level 3 in photography or related creative subjects. They may also move into entry-level employment or continue on to degree programmes in areas such as:
- Photography
- Digital Imaging and Photo Editing
- Creative Media Production
- Visual Communication