About the competition - Photography
Photography Submission Form 2008 69Kb MS Word Doc Download
Photography brief 60Kb PDF Document Download
Competition Rules 91Kb PDF Document Download
Entry Levels: Advanced and Higher
Entry Deadline: 28 February 2008
Entry Type: Individual competitors
Competition Type: Mixed
Who is this competition for?
This competition is for individuals over the age of 16, particularly those undertaking a photography programme, to prepare for a career in photography.
What does the competition prepare you for?
The competition places you within the role of the photographer. Photographers create permanent visual images. Often working to a client’s brief, they control lighting, tone and perspective in their work using a range of photographic equipment, accessories and imaging software. Photographers are valued for their technical understanding of the medium as well as their artistic vision.
What does the competition cover?
The competition will be judged at two stages:
Stage one: competitors will submit their work for assessment
Stage two: the highest scoring competitors will be invited to exhibit at the Cultural and
Creative Arts Exhibition in June 2008.
What happens if I win?
UK Gold winners will be invited to a high profile national awards event.
Further information
For detailed information about the technical aspects of the competition please contact:
Michael Cockerham
worldskillsUK@michaelcockerham.com
For more information about Michael please visit his website
www.michaelcockerham.com
For general information about competitions please contact:
WorldSkills UK contact centre 0800 612 0742 or email
worldskillsuk@ukskills.org.uk.
Further opportunities
There is a City & Guilds qualification available for this competition.