Disciplines

Abstract

Photography can be divided up into a number of clearly defined disciplines, each of which require a slightly different approach. Inevitably there will be a certain amount of overlap but for practical purposes each should be treated as a separate subject. The City & Guilds 9231 series of exams enable the photographer to concentrate on a single subject such as portraiture, landscape, buildings, still life, etc. and produce a selection of well thought out and related images. Each of the modules must be undertaken on a theme, the topic itself is not sufficient. So for instance with still life the theme could be a colour or related objects, being made of the same material or having a similar use. Within buildings the theme could be a construction material, type of building or the work of a single architect. In portraiture the theme might be gender, race or even eyes. This thematic approach must be carried through the modules with a coherence that is equally strong and self-evident.