Embley Sixth Form Prospectus

Art, Craft &
Design
Photography
OVERVIEW
This course is a fantastic opportunity
to build the knowledge and skills you
acquired from GCSE Art and become
an independent artist. You will enhance
your core drawing skills and refine your
practical skills by working in two or
more of the following areas: painting
(fine art), photography, graphics, textile
design, mixed media or 3D design.
You will have access to specialist
printmaking and textiles facilities, a
digital photography studio, Mac suite
and a 3D design studio (fully equipped
for wood, ceramics metal and plastics).
You will visit galleries and museums to
expand and enhance your knowledge
and understanding of artists and art
sources.
Future Pathways
This subject can lead to a wide range
of degrees and careers including fine
art, illustration, fashion and costume,
architecture, graphics, theatre design,
interior design and animation.
OVERVIEW
You will explore the boundaries of what
is possible with digital photography.
During the course, you will use DSLR
cameras on manual settings as well as
exploring various forms of digital and
cameraless photography using light
sensitive media.
You will experiment with different
styles and genres of photography
including portraiture, landscape, still
life, documentary, fashion, experimental
imagery and photographic installation
as well as video, film and animation.
You will have the opportunity to use
a green screen in our photography
studio and explore the boundless world
of editing with Adobe Creative Cloud
in our bespoke Mac suite. You will
be encouraged to become expert at
framing and composition, harnessing
light on location in our photography
studio.
Future Pathways
This subject can lead to a wide range
of degrees and careers including
photography, animation, games design,
product design and photojournalism.
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