This is a regulated qualification. The regulated number for this qualification is 601/3390/9. This qualification may eligible for funding.

This qualification is suitable for use within a Study Programme.

Level 1 Award in Photography is aimed at those individuals who wish to develop an understanding of basic photographic processes.The qualification will also allow learners to understand how to manipulate images.

Level 1 Award in Photography will:

focus on the study of photography
offer breadth and depth of study
provide opportunities to acquire a number of practical and technical skills in photography

Progression opportunities

Learners who achieve this qualificationcould progress to:

Level 1 Certificate in Photography
Level 1 Extended Certificate in Photography
Level 2 Extended Certificate in Photography
Level 2 Diploma in Photography
Level 2 Certificate in Art and Design
Level 2 Certificate in Creative Craft

It may also be useful to learners studying qualifications in theArts, Media and Publishing sector.

Qualification objectives

The objectives of this qualification are to:

support learners to progress into employment in creative industries including photography, art and design, craft, animation and moving image production.
support learners to progress onto further qualifications at Level 2 in creative subjects including photography, art and design, craft, animation and moving image production.

Essential skills

While completing this qualification learners may develop the knowledge, understanding and essential skills employers look for in employees. These range from familiar ‘key skills’ such as team working, independent learning and problem solving, to more tricky-to measure skills such as:

an appreciation for appropriate behaviour
appropriate interpersonal skills
communicating with professional colleagues/peers.