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Photography & Multimedia Courses

Capture Your Vision. Create Your Future

Do you want to express your creative self and discover your artistic identity? When you join us on our photography course you’ll be creating photographic content for your portfolio, producing original work and styling your own photography shoots in our professional studio. You’ll also be working on commissions with community arts organisations like Multistory and exhibiting your own final collections in the Sandwell Arts Café and other cultural venues.

Learn from the Best, Work Like a Pro

Our Photography students work on acclaimed projects in collaboration with international and local artists. Magnum photographer Martin Parr and Mark Power, Brighton University’s Professor of Photography, have both mentored our learners. Some of our students have successfully competed in the Penguin Book Design Fujifilm Student Awards, or even been selected to photograph a Royal Wedding. Another made it to the Miami Fashion Week Student Photographer of the Year shortlist.

Why Choose Photography at Sandwell College?

Here’s why you should apply for our photography course now:

  • Professional standard lighting studio and darkroom facilities
  • Valuable guidance and support from staff with real industry knowledge
  • Free access to Adobe Creative Cloud and two digital media iMac suites
  • Practical, real use of professional standard cameras and media equipment
  • Gain work experience with leading employers through our exciting partnerships with organisations such as Multistory, BFI Film Academy and Birmingham Film Festival
  • Work with professional film-makers, photographers and content creators
  • Work to professional briefs to create a portfolio of work
  • Showcase your end-of-year work in the Festival of Arts Exhibition
  • Support and guidance with UCAS applications and university interview process

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Sandwell College photography students
This Level 3 Photography Extended Diploma in Art and Design is a two-year full-time course for enthusiastic, creative and highly motivated people. If you want to have fun working hard, creating ideas and images using the...
Course Duration
2 years
Start Date
1st September, 2025
Study Mode
Full Time
Sandwell College photography student
This Level 2 Diploma in Art and Design Skills (Photography & Digital Media) course is suitable for school leavers wanting to progress to the Level 3 Photography or Level 3 Digital Media course and pursue...
Course Duration
1 year
Start Date
1st September, 2025
Study Mode
Full Time
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What are T Levels?T Levels are two-year technical qualifications developed with employers to ensure students gain the skills and knowledge needed for their chosen industry. They are equivalent to three A Levels and combine classroom...
Course Duration
2 years
Start Date
1st September, 2025
Study Mode
Full Time

Apply Now for September 2025!

Begin your career journey at Sandwell College. We can help you take the next step after you leave school with over 100 courses to choose from! Our courses will give you the skills and experience you need to succeed in your chosen career.

We can offer first class guidance and support to help you on your journey.

Our Open Days are a great opportunity for you to find out more about our inspirational facilities and talk to our knowledgeable tutors about the courses you like best.

Choose any subject from our A-Z list of School Leaver Courses below and get your career off to an amazing start!

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Help and Support

We want to ensure the right level and type of support is in place for every one of our learners to be successful and treated as an individual. We believe that each student should be individually supported to grow and develop personally and professionally.

When you join us you’ll have access to a network of mentors and online 24/7 confidential counselling services for your emotional wellbeing, as well as a dedicated safeguarding team of staff, student-to-student safeguarding champions and your own personal tutor.

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