Photography Level 3

You need 4 GCSES at grade 4 or above, including Maths and English Language.

After you apply, you will attend an interview to see if the course is right for you.

If the course isn't right for you, our tutors recommend the Photography and Graphic Design Level 2 or Art, Design & Media Level 1.

• Creative thinking
• Digital cameras
• Lighting and studio equipment
• Adobe Photoshop
• Darkroom and alternative processes
• Graphic desig
• Printmaking
• Research historical and contemporary photographers

You will learn at the City Centre Campus in Bath.

Classes are guided by our expert tutors in workshops, and you will also have the chance to research and visit galleries.

The campus is home to advanced photography facilities, like the darkroom and Macs and PCs with Adobe Photoshop.

This means you learn to use equipment for university or your first creative role.

Our tutors encourage experimentation and problem-solving, so you can improve in a true creative space.

They also give demonstrations to help you understand professional photography techniques.

You will be assessed through tutorials, peer reviews, and assignments.

The assignment is your final unit.

At the end of the course, you will have a strong portfolio of work to help you achieve a place at university or secure your first professional creative role.

This course opens the door to many exciting professional opportunities.

And you can even progress to university to study a creative course.

Many previous Bath College photography students progressed to the University of the Arts London (UAL), Bath Spa University, and Plymouth College of Arts.

If you don't want to go to university, you can progress into the following careers:

• Photography
• Graphic design
• Animation
• Media graphics
• Web design
• Photography teacher

And if you're unsure about your next step, you can talk to our friendly Careers Advisers.

They can help you write your CV, apply for jobs, practise for interviews, or help you find your next step.

Email careers@bathcollege.ac.uk to book a one-to-one chat.

Materials – While we aim to provide all the basic material, you may also need to get some equipment which is specific to your own creative practice. Study Trips – the cost of any study trips to locations either inside or outside the UK are additional to any enrolment fees and you will be notified of them well in advance. If you cannot afford any of the additional cost, you may be eligible for a bursary or financial help through the learner support fund.

Level 3 Photography at Bath College has been designed to help you gain confidence, establish a solid foundation of knowledge, and develop your core creative skills. In addition to a portfolio of work, on successful completion you will be awarded a nationally recognised qualification, issued by University of the Arts London (UAL).

The college provides basic materials for the course.

However, you may need some equipment to finish your own creative projects.

Study trips will cost extra, but you will be told about them ahead of time.

If you struggle to cover travel costs to the college or need free meals, please email studentfunding@bathcollege.ac.uk for more details about our bursary.

And if you need extra support, the City Centre Campus offers the following services:

• Specialist equipment, like speech-to-text software
• Accessible materials, like braille, large print, or electronic formats
• Study skills workshops
• Extra time and separate rooms for exams
• Transition support from school to college

If you have a concern at the college, don't worry - you can speak to our Welfare team in private.

They are here to listen and help. Email safe@bathcollege.ac.uk to book a confidential chat.