Embark on a creative journey with the Level 3 Study Programme: Photography, exclusively at BCG. This comprehensive course is designed to ignite your passion for photography and develop your technical skills. From the fundamentals of digital imaging to the art of visual storytelling, you will explore a wide spectrum of photographic disciplines. Prepare to capture the world through your lens as you join a vibrant community of aspiring photographers and industry professionals. Your adventure in image and vision starts here!
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What will I learn?
Motivating assignments permit you to explore their creative potential with a range of traditional silver based methods and contemporary digital practices.
A range of studio, darkroom and computer aided design techniques are on offer to stretch and challenge individual learners. This course has been designed to accommodate a variety of educational learning styles with the focus on both vocational and academic practice.
You will be encouraged to work in an environment linked to current industry practice and will have the opportunity to attend educational visits, meet with visiting lecturers and study professional practices.
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Example modules
- The Creative Process
- Developing Creative Practice
- Responding to a Set Brief
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How will I be assessed?
Continuous assessment through practical work, assignments and project led exercises with a final major project in the final term.
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Entry Requirements
To join this programme you will need 5 GCSEs at Grade 4 (or equivalent) including Maths and/or English.
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Progression & Career Opportunities
In previous years, students on this pathway have gone on to have a career as a photographer working in industries such as studio photography, fashion, marketing and advertising. This course has a 94% success rate, which is above the National Average for students doing this type of course, and last year a high percentage of students went on to work in the photographic industry and study photography at Higher Education level at some of the top Universities in the country.
Many students go on to have a career as a Graphic Designer in industries such as publishing, marketing and advertising, illustration, packaging and product design.
Areas on interest include: Pinhole Photography, Fashion, Hair & Media Make-up Photography (working with internal clients), Taking the perfect picture, Photographing Products and Food, Videoing for Social Media, Looking at Culture and Sub Cultures, Iconography
After you complete your application, you will be invited to interview to present some of your existing work; this might include sketchbooks, school project work or art work you have completed in your own time.
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Additional Information
Students can progress into higher education on a related course, or go straight into industry, by, for example starting their own business.
