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Additional Benefits of Photography

Additional Benefits of Photography

Our Photography elective helps students develop technical skills and creative style across different genres. With guidance from professional photographers, you’ll refine your craft and showcase your work in a final exhibition.

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  • Expert tuition from professional photographers: Students will receive personalised guidance and insights from experienced photographers, helping them refine their skills and expand their creative potential.


  • Develop skills in different styles, including nature, portrait, and street photography: Exploring a variety of styles, students will learn how to approach different subjects, becoming more versatile and confident in their photography.


  • Learn techniques to take and edit photos for different effects: Students will master key technical skills, from adjusting camera settings to editing photos, helping them to create images that express the exact mood or message they have intended.


  • Discover creative talent and produce photography to tell a story: Encourages students to explore their unique perspectives and creativity, empowering them to capture images that reflect their personal style and narrative.


  • Varied and exciting lessons with new topics every day: With engaging lessons and fresh topics each day, students will stay motivated and inspired as they learn new techniques and explore diverse photography subjects and styles.


  • Build a portfolio of work to showcase at the Photography Exhibition: Students will create a portfolio of work to be displayed at the final Photography Exhibition, giving them an opportunity to showcase their progress and achievements.


  • Engaged community of students from over 80 nationalities: You’ll learn in an environment where everyone shares and learns from different perspectives, inspiring and challenging each other to grow.


  • Balanced programme to educate hearts and minds: Academics and Electives are paired, helping students explore other interests, have fun and experience a balanced education.


  • Ideal 3-week programme length: Three weeks gives students time to make real progress in their learning, build confidence, and form lasting friendships.


  • Inspiring surroundings in world-renowned universities: The prestigious surroundings of St Andrews, Cambridge and Yale offer a unique learning environment that has inspired many great minds throughout history.

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How it works

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We offer an all-inclusive 3-week residential stay at one of our exclusive University locations for students between the ages of 13 - 18

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Students choose one Academic and one Elective option from the progamme.

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Everyone takes part in exciting activities, evening programmes and cultural trips

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Each nationality is limited to 10% of the total intake of students to ensure a truly international experience.

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