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Photography Level 3 (FPHO)

Barnsley College

Church Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 2AX

Extended Diploma
Level 3
Arts, Media and Publishing

Available start dates

Available start dates

Wednesday, 01 September 2027
Barnsley College
2 Year(s)
Full time
Daytime/working hours

Course Summary

Develop your creative and technical photography skills with this hands-on Photography course. Master studio lighting, documentary techniques, client briefs, and professional editing using the latest Adobe software. Gain experience with DSLR cameras and equipment while building a standout portfolio to kickstart your career in photography. Perfect for aspiring photographers ready to explore styles, refine their craft, and prepare for the industry.

The course includes skills development and reflection, alongside research and implementation of production ideas in a wide range of media including print and interactive. Working on a range of projects including photojournalism, portraits, product and fashion.

You will have access to a high specification photographic studio within the College, but you will also be expected to travel to outside locations to fulfil your briefs.

Course Details

As part of your course, you will study the following units:

  • Theory and history of photography
  • Digital image capture, techniques and editing
  • Studio and location photography
  • Documentary photography
  • Developing a photography portfolio

How will it be delivered and assessed?

Assessment is continuous throughout the year based on coursework with the qualification outcome being dependent on learners completing a final major project that is assessed as Pass, Merit or Distinction.

Entry requirements

Five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English Language and Maths, plus a genuine enthusiasm for photography.

Equipment required

Although resources such as cameras are available for teaching and assessment purposes, the expectation is that students on the course would have sufficient interest to warrant owning their own photographic equipment. Advice is available dependent upon your area of specialism. The basic requirements for those choosing to utilise college equipment would be a USB device suitable for backing up photographic images and other work.

Your next steps...

This course can form the foundations for future study and work in this industry. After successful completion of this course, you could progress onto a Higher Education programme in the Creative Industries.

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