Please select how you would like to attend your Photography course:
Are you ready to take your first steps towards an exciting career in the creative industries? During our photography courses you will learn a variety of skills to help you on your journey. You will develop visual language for portfolio use, in depth research skills, planning and professional photography production techniques. You will get the opportunity to work in our specialist photographic studio, editing suites and animation suite. You will learn critical thinking, analytical and reflective practice and developing a range of skills in technically and professionally that will provide you with an excellent foundation in the creative industry.
Our level 1 starter course is a broader approach to art, design and visual communication
Art & Design - Level 1 Full Time (1 Year)
Level 2 Photography
Level 3 Photography
Some of the subjects you will cover are:
Level 2 Units:
Introduction to Production Techniques in Creative Media
Understanding an Audience in Creative Media Production
Contextual Research for Creative Media Production
Exploring Audio Production and Technology
Exploring Video Production and Technology
Exploring Interactive Media Production and Technology
Personal Project and Presentation in Creative Media Production
Level 3 Units Year 1:
Introduction to visual language in art and design
Introduction to research skills in art and design
Introduction to critical and contextual awareness in art and design
Introduction to materials, processes and techniques in art and design
Integrated approach to a 2D problem
Integrated approach to a 3D problem
Integrated approach to a time-based problem
Developing an art and design Project
Level 3 Units Year 2:
Characteristics and contexts in art and design
Preparation for progression in art and design
Engaging an Audience in art and design
Project proposal and realisation in art and design
Work Experience
It is very important that you develop your experience in your industry and that you complete a work placement. We can support you with this and have a team dedicated to contacting employers. We invite employers and organisations to come in to offer you opportunities to complete projects and tasks. We also have industry master classes and guest speakers from your industry specialism who will broaden your understanding of the career routes you may choose to progress to.
You are continually assessed to establish what you have learnt from each module and assignment.
To ensure you are ready for a demanding and successful career in the Creative Industries many of your assessments are in line with the industry standards and protocols. This means you may be asked to pitch your ideas, present information to communicate to an audience or work with an employer to create a solution and outcome for a project. With each project you will be asked to produce a portfolio of evidence which is also formally assessed by your tutors at different points through the year. Your feedback will be kept on our digital assessment platform at final assessment points but tutorials will discuss your progress and set you new and stretching targets.
Your, final grade is established through your final major project where you will use a selection of the skills and techniques you have learnt, practised and developed on the course. This project is examined by external moderators and is exhibited for your peers and tutors to assess.
If you are studying maths and English you will have a final examination to test your knowledge.
Higher Education at University or University Campus Oldham - FdA’s in Photography, Graphic Design and Creative Media
Design Apprenticeship
Photographer
Art Director (advertising)
Copywriter
Illustrator
Web designer
App designer
Editorial designer
Animator
Typographer
Logo designer
Education
Printmaker
Artist/Practitioner
Entrepreneur
Packaging
Retail (windows & display)
Wearable design (fashion)
Fashion marketing & branding
Photographer's assistant
Stylist
Set designer
Runner/researcher
Processing Lab Technician
Entry Level Courses:
Skills for Life & Work/Preparing for Adulthood
No formal qualifications are required
for this course.
These courses are specifically designed for learners with a Special Educational
Need (SEND).
Entry Level: Skills & Employability
No formal qualifications are required
for this course.
Full Time ESOL (English
for Speakers of Other Languages)
No formal qualifications are required for this course.
Full Time GCSE Re-sit Study
Course
GCSE Grade 2 or 3 in Maths and
English and / or Sciences.
Full Time Level 1 Course
No formal qualifications are required
for this course.
Full Time Level 2 Course
4 GCSEs at grade 3 or Vocational Level 1 in relevant subject area.
*GCSE Grade 4 or above in Maths is required for the courses below:
Accounting
Electrical
Plumbing
Full time Level 3 Course
5 GCSEs at Grade 4-9 including English or Maths (Functional Skills Level 2 English or Maths will be accepted).
OR
Vocational Level 2 plus Grade 4-9 GCSE English or Maths (Functional Skills Level 2 English or Maths will be accepted).
*A Vocational Level 2 is required for the following courses:
Accounting
All Construction Subjects
Hair & Beauty Subjects
Applied Science
T Levels
5 GCSEs at Grade 4-9 including English and Maths (Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Maths will be accepted).
* Health T Levels require GCSE Grade 4 in Science.
You can apply for this programme via the Apply Now button, at the top.
If this course area is available as an apprenticeship, this will show under 'Study Option' on the right-hand side, just below the Apply Now button. You can view all of our apprenticeship vacanices and subjects by clicking the 'Apprenticeships' in the top menu.
If you are aged between 16 and 18 when you start your course and are taking a course leading to a qualification, the tuition and exam fees are free. However, there may be some additional costs for optional trips, recommended text books and professional start up kits. We have a bursary scheme to assist with these costs.
It is important that you come along and speak to one of our staff about your choice/s.
Once we receive your application, you will be invited in to speak to a tutor or a member of the Apprenticeship team to discuss your application.
This will provide you with the opportunity to ask any questions you may have about the course/Apprenticeship and to see our facilities.
