Level 2 Photography Course in Peterlee. Evening photography classes run at East Durham College Peterlee Campus, one or two evenings a week. The course runs over 30 weeks and covers 120 hours of study across three units. You'll explore taking and manipulating images through practical and theoretical projects, and use the college's online learning platform to revisit work and stay in touch with your tutor. You'll need three GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including Maths and English, to apply.
Who this course is for
The course is delivered 1-2 evenings per week. Learners will study a total of 120 hours and three units to gain a total of 16 credits. Practical and theoretical tasks will be covered in sessions and will lead to projects enabling learners to explore taking and manipulating images. Use of the college's VLE (Moodle 2) will allow learners to revisit work and communicate with the tutor and peers.
Entry requirements
3 GCSEs with grades 3 or above (including Maths and English) Entry onto any course at East Durham College is subject to final approval from the Assistant Principal. Where relevant, the term ‘entry requirements’ also includes DBS checks, references, fitness to practice, etc.
What you will learn
You'll develop practical skills in taking photographs across different subjects and settings.
You'll learn how to manipulate and edit images using digital tools.
You'll explore the theory behind photography, including composition, lighting, and exposure.
You'll complete projects that let you develop your own creative approach.
You'll use an online learning platform to review your work and engage with your tutor and fellow learners.
How you will learn
You'll learn through a mix of practical and theoretical sessions in the classroom. Work builds toward projects where you explore image-taking and manipulation. The college's virtual learning environment (Moodle) supports your study between sessions, letting you revisit materials and communicate with your tutor. Assessment is through the projects and units you complete across the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. East Durham College Peterlee Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Photographer: freelance or employed, shooting events, portraits, or products.
Photography assistant: supporting professional photographers on shoots.
Social media content creator: producing visual content for brands and businesses.
Photo editor: editing and retouching images for print or digital use.
Marketing assistant: creating visual assets for campaigns and communications.
School or community photography tutor: teaching basic photography skills to groups.
What you could study next
Level 3 Certificate or Diploma in Photography: deepen your technical and creative skills and build a stronger portfolio.
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Art and Design (Photography): a broader qualification that opens routes into higher education.
Higher National Certificate (HNC) or Degree in Photography: for those looking to work professionally or teach at a higher level.
