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This Level 2 Diploma in Art and Design Skills (Photography & Digital Media) course is suitable for school leavers wanting to learn and develop the necessary skills and techniques needed to pursue a career in photography, animation, games design, graphic design or marketing. On completion of the Level 2, learners can progress on to further specialise in a Level 3 Photography, Level 3 Digital Media course, or Level 3 Film & Media qualification.
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You should bring a portfolio of your work to your interview or submit it to the course tutor by email.
In this Level 2 Diploma in Art and Design Skills (Photography & Digital Media) course you will learn the fundamentals of photography as an art form, developing practical skills and techniques to use photographic equipment to capture images.
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Master the art of capturing stunning images using pro-level cameras, studio lighting, and even dark room techniques
Develop your editing skills using industry-standard software like Photoshop
Learn how to turn your ideas into striking digital artwork
Work on exciting creative briefs to build a strong, professional portfolio
Learners will explore key fundamentals of photography and design practice, learning how skills are integrated to create work. They will learn about creative investigation, communicating ideas, practical skills and productive approaches to working.
Learners will carry out the development of a full creative project, using creative practices including investigation, ideas communication, practical skills and development using working skills.
Learners will explore a range of opportunities within the creative sector, establish personal aims for progression, and further develop the skills needed to progress towards their aims.
Learners will apply the skills they have developed throughout the programme to produce a proposal and practical response to a creative brief that demonstrates their ability to manage a creative project, from inception to communication of outcomes.
Students on this course benefit from state-of-the-art facilities including:
We’re proud to work with several employers so our students can leave with real-world experience. Some of the employers we work with include:
Students have a range of enrichment opportunities on our course including:
When you’re not studying, there’s a wide range of enrichment activities to get involved in – perfect for making new friends, building confidence, and gaining experiences that will boost your CV or university application.
Through the Student Union and college committees, you can take part in everything from sports teams, enterprise and volunteering projects to fundraising campaigns and even the prestigious Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.
There’s something for everyone – from joining a debating society, to attending inclusive cultural events and festivals, or enjoying one of our regular film nights and theatre trips.
Assessment is 100% coursework based. This includes a combination of sketchbook work and digital portfolios, documenting your practical processes, research, development of skills and reflective evaluations for each project.
A project brief will be provided for you to work with for each unit. You will research and develop your ideas, experiment with a range of techniques, produce your final work in response to your given brief and then evaluate the effectiveness of your work.
On completion of this Level 2 Diploma in Art and Design Skills (Photography & Digital Media) course, you could progress to further specialise your practice in a range of fields, including our Level 3 Photography, Level 3 Digital Media or Level 3 Film & Media qualifications.
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Located in West Bromwich, Sandwell College boasts best in class facilities and exceptional teaching standards.
Alongside delivering outstanding pass rates, the College is proud to offer unrivalled mental health services and welfare support, ensuring that every student has access to the advice and guidance they need.
Sandwell College is the largest provider of 16-19 study programmes in the West Midlands, preparing learners for higher education, apprenticeships, and successful careers.