BTEC Level 2 Art and Design Skills Course in Kensington and Chelsea. Classes run at Morley College London Chelsea Campus, part-time during the day. Fees may apply depending on your circumstances, so check the college website for details on funding options. The course focuses on photography, introducing you to camera skills, studio lighting, and a range of techniques for communicating ideas through images. You'll work on weekly tasks set by industry professionals and build a portfolio of photographic work. An interview and a basic portfolio of photography work are required to join. The course runs over 27 weeks.
Who this course is for
The Level 2 Certificate in Photography course will introduce you to camera skills and studio lighting and will offer you an exciting and challenging experience. It will enable you to achieve impactful photographs that express strong concepts. The course will provide plenty of opportunities to explore a range of camera techniques and communicate your ideas to different audiences through the creation of photographic images. You will be set weekly tasks by industry professionals and will form part of Morley college's photographic community. You will be given opportunities to develop your confidence and the skills to successfully present your work to others. As part of the program you will have many opportunities to learn, explore and be creative with lighting in our well-equipped studio. With the feedback and guidance of an experienced tutor you will be inspired and encouraged to find your strengths and solve encountered problems.
Entry requirements
Learners will gain entry onto this course via an interview and will need to produce a basic portfolio of photography work.
What you will learn
You'll develop camera skills and learn how to control settings to achieve different effects.
You'll explore studio lighting techniques and how to use them to shape your images.
You'll create photographs that express strong visual concepts.
You'll communicate ideas to different audiences through photographic work.
You'll build a portfolio of images produced across a range of techniques.
You'll respond to weekly briefs set by industry professionals.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, studio-based sessions at the centre. Weekly tasks set by industry professionals give you hands-on experience with camera techniques and lighting. Assessment is portfolio-based. You'll gather and present a body of photographic work that demonstrates your skills and ideas across the course.
What you will need to bring
You'll need a basic portfolio of photography work to attend the interview before the course starts. Morley College London Chelsea Campus will confirm anything else you need before you begin.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Photographer's assistant: support professional shoots in studios or on location.
Photography technician: manage equipment and darkroom or digital facilities.
Visual content creator: produce images for social media, websites, or marketing.
Gallery or studio assistant: support exhibitions and creative projects.
Art and design technician: assist tutors or practitioners in educational settings.
What you could study next
Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Art and Design: a natural next step if you want to go deeper into creative practice or prepare for higher education.
Foundation Diploma in Art and Design: widely accepted by art schools and universities as preparation for a degree.
Level 3 Photography qualification: focuses specifically on photography at a higher level, building on the skills you've developed.
