Visual Arts

Level 1 - Photography

  • Academic Year: 26/27
  • Adult
  • Chester Campus
  • Crewe Campus
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Classroom Aims

How to apply

The Course

If you have an interest in photography or if you are thinking about becoming a photographer, then this is a great course for you!

At our Chester Campus, you will gain an understanding of the basic digital photographic processes. You will practice your skills by using a digital camera to capture creative images, gaining confidence with compisition and the different features of the camera. You will then learn how to manipulate your images.

At our Crewe Campus, your will learn about black and white film photography. You will be introduced to the fundamentals of shooting analogue photography, refresh any experience you may have had in a darkroom and gain skills in film processing and darkroom printing techniques. From loading film to developing negatives, you'll delve into different aspects of the photographic process, honing your skills to capture and print analogue images in our black and white darkroom.

Apply today to secure your place!

There are no entry requirements, although an interest in photography would be an advantage.
You could progress to the Level 2 Photography course at the College or enrol on one of our other Level 1 courses.
£180

The course fee shown is the co-funded rate which is only available for people living in the local authority areas of Cheshire West and Chester or Cheshire East. If you live outside of these local authorities please contact the College for fee information.

Funding for Adult Courses

You may see a fee attached to the course you’re interested in, but if you are 19+ there may be funding options available to cover the cost of your course.

Get in touch with admissions@ccsw.ac.uk if you’d like anymore information.

Higher Education Funding

There is funding available for eligible students.

Do I pay this fee?

Higher Education courses such as HNCs and HNDs can be self-funded through a payment plan. However, for eligible students, a tuition fee loan can fund your course through Student Finance England and you may be eligible for a maintenance loan to support your education.

Please note, you should apply for your loan before the course starts. You only commit to the loan once you begin attending the course.

Find out more about eligibility at Student Finance. For more information, find out on our Higher Education page or get in touch with our Bursary department.

Find out more about funding

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Top-Up Degrees

Degrees you could enter:

  • Degree 1
  • Degree 2
  • Degree 3

Take the next step

Have questions or need help applying? Our friendly Admissions Team is here for you — get in touch today!

Email: admissions@ccsw.ac.uk

Phone: 01270 654654 (Crewe Campus) / 01244 656555 (Ellesmere Port and Chester Campuses)

Chester Campus
Starts : October 6th, 2026
Tuesday 6:00pm - 9:00pm 10 Weeks
Crewe Campus
Starts : October 7th, 2026
Wednesday 6:00pm - 9:00pm 10 Weeks

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FUNDING FOR ADULT COURSES

If you are aged 19+ we can help you upskill and invest in your future with one of our adult courses.

You may see a fee attached to the course you’re interested in, but if you are 19+ there may be funding options available to cover the cost of your course.

Get in touch with admissions@ccsw.ac.uk if you’d like anymore information.

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