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Free Level 3 Photography Course in Middlesex

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Photography Course in Middlesex. Classes run at Ark Academy Wembley, full-time over two years.

Photography is about looking, thinking, and communicating ideas through images. You'll explore how light shapes a picture and develop your own creative voice. The course covers practical camera skills, visual composition, and responding to ideas in ways that are personal to you. You'll also study the work of other photographers and develop your critical eye.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Diploma in Photography.

Who this course is for

Are you creative and imaginative? Do you enjoy exploring ideas and looking at things in different ways? You will enjoy developing your understanding of the visual world, learning practical skills and responding to ideas and issues in ways that are personal to you. Photography is about looking, learning, thinking and communicating ideas. It inspires creative thinkers. Photography means ‘drawing with light’ and that is what photographers do when they take a picture. Many photographers have explored various techniques to create images that make a personal statement about things that have interested or concerned them. The most exciting aspect of photography is that you are capturing the world as you see it.

Entry requirements

3 Grade 6-9 in AND 2 Grade 5-9 GCSE including at least a grade 4 in English Literature and Maths.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop practical camera skills, including exposure, focus, and lighting.
  • You'll explore composition and visual storytelling.
  • You'll respond creatively to briefs and develop your own photographic style.
  • You'll research and analyse the work of established photographers.
  • You'll produce a portfolio of photographic work.
  • You'll learn how to edit and present images professionally.

How you will learn

You'll learn through studio and location shoots, practical projects, and class discussions. Assessment is mainly through coursework and a portfolio of your photographic work. You'll build your portfolio across the two years, responding to set briefs and your own ideas. There are no written exams for most units.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Ark Academy Wembley will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Photographer, shoots portraits, events, or commercial work.
  • Photo editor, selects and edits images for print or digital media.
  • Photographic assistant, supports professional photographers on shoots.
  • Social media content creator, produces visual content for brands.
  • Graphic designer, combines photography with layout and design skills.
  • Journalism photographer, captures news and documentary images.

What you could study next

  • A Level Photography, deepens your creative and technical practice.
  • Foundation Diploma in Art and Design, a recognised route into university art courses.
  • BA Photography degree, for those wanting to pursue photography at degree level.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Digital Marketing, useful if you want to apply photography skills in a commercial setting.
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