UAL Level 2 Award and Certificate in Photography

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UAL Level 2 Award and Certificate in Photography

Attendance: Part Time

Course level: 2

Location: City Learning Quarter

Course code: Q1592

Start dates:

15/09/2026

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Is this course right for me?

Whether you’re a keen amateur photographer or looking to turn your passion into a career, our UAL Level 2 Award and Certificate in Photography offers a practical introduction to the subject. You’ll explore a wide range of photographic practices, from working in colour and black-and-white to mastering both film and digital cameras in different lighting conditions.

Alongside capturing images, you’ll build essential foundations in photography and develop post-production skills using Photoshop to enhance, edit, or creatively manipulate your work. Whether you’re shooting with a DSLR, mirrorless, or even a smartphone camera, this course will give you the knowledge and confidence to create striking photographs.

Learning takes place in our specialist facilities, which include a photographic studio, graphics studio and darkrooms. You’ll also benefit from access to the wider art and design department, featuring a 3D design workshop, fashion and printmaking studios, digital recording studios, TV studios and editing suites.

All tutors are active professionals in the creative industries, bringing a wealth of knowledge and real-world insight to support your learning and help you progress towards your chosen career.

City of Wolverhampton College is an approved centre for the UAL Awarding Body Level 2 Award and Certificate in Photography.

Delivery Information

This courses runs on a Tuesday evening from 6.00pm – 8.00pm

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Course details

Entry Requirements:

To access this course you are required to have:

Level 2 in English*
Knowledge of Photoshop
Ideally, your own digital SLR camera. However, one will be provided during lesson times if you do not have one

*Applications from adults without the necessary qualifications but with relevant experience will be considered on an individual basis.

What will I learn?

Basic Photography Techniques: Understand your camera settings, from aperture to shutter speed and ISO.
Introduction to Lighting: Learn how natural and artificial light affects your shots and how to control it for the best results.
Studio Practice: Get introduced to basic studio equipment and lighting setups, enabling you to take your first steps in controlled environments like portrait or still-life photography.
Digital and Analogue Skills: Explore the basics of both modern digital photography and classic film photography.
Post-Production: Learn simple image editing techniques to enhance your photos and correct exposure, colour, and composition.

What skills will I gain?

By studying this course you will:

Explore appropriate camera techniques
Use the studio and other equipment to produce test shots and develop your range of techniques
Research and evaluate other photographers’ work
Develop and experiment with your own creative images
Follow live briefs and fulfil them within the given timescale
Produce a portfolio of your work

How will I be assessed?

This is an assignment based course so there are no exams. You will be continually assessed throughout the programme.

What can I do next?

The skills you will learn from this course will enable you to:

Progress on to UAL Level 3 Award and Certificate in Photography, or further study in the art and design, photography or graphic design subject area

Please note: City of Wolverhampton College reserves the right to close or not run courses if enrolment numbers are not educationally or economically viable. If this course is unable to run, you will be notified as soon as possible. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

UAL Level 2 Award and Certificate in Photography

Course code: Q1592

Part Time

City Learning Quarter

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