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Photography

Level 3 Photography

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From the creative imagery used by advertising photographers in magazines, to the compelling world of editorial photography, the camera's ability to record the world around us creates an unlimited number of career opportunities in the industry.

Based in our studio space and dark room, you will transform your passion for photography into a creative profession.

Exploring all aspects of the art, there will be plenty of opportunities to visit regional museums and galleries, along with the opportunity to shoot your own work.

Our Connecting Classroom to Career ambassador, Charlotte, completed this course and enjoyed location and street photography so much, that she was inspired to study Archaeology at University of Liverpool.

More information

The course will start in September and will take two years to complete.

This course will take place at our Town Centre Campus, Water Street, St Helens, WA10 1PP.

During this course, you will cover the following units:

  • Darkroom practice
  • Studio techniques
  • Colour printing
  • Location photography
  • Portraiture
  • Photoshop work
  • Experimental photography
  • Large and medium format photography

Projects are exciting and innovative, including elements of research and academic writing. These creative projects will enable you to develop a personal style as well as enhance your specialist skills.

The course will also include an end-of-year exhibition.

During your course, you will create work for a range of practical assignments and projects that will be assessed internally and/or externally. Tutors will provide ongoing feedback designed to help you improve across a steady learning curve.

You should have 4 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English and maths.

If you are a school leaver, aged 16-18, (under the age of 19 on or before 31st August 2025), you do not pay tuition fees or examination and registration fees and may be eligible for additional support depending on your financial situation. For more information, please visit our dedicated Financial Support page.

Once you have completed this course, you will be ready to look for your first exciting role in the industry or launch your own career as a Freelance Photographer.

Alternatively, you may decide to progress on to university to specialise in an area of photography or even study business, to gain the skills and knowledge to market and set up your own business!

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