Photography skills on show
Staff and students from the Collyer’s photography department have been busy capturing their experiences during lockdown.
They have documented their immediate surroundings, local area and wider landscape during their daily exercise, and even outer space! Work has been shared via the department’s new Instagram page @collyersphotodept and student websites.
Students have used this time not just to work on their A-Level studies but continue to experiment and hone their skills.
Year 1 students have been set creative briefs such as Light & Shadow and Abstract & Minimalism, and staff could not resist joining in with their own images too.
Photography teacher Rebecca Moon said: “Even with the constraints of lockdown our students continue to amaze us with their varied and inventive work.”
Art and photography technician Tilly Stone has been photographing natural forms in an abstract way whilst at home: “Lockdown has proved challenging, but it is great to see the students use it as inspiration for some great work.
“Being creative is a fantastic way to keep the mind active and has a positive impact on wellbeing. We are very impressed and very proud of them all.”
Head of photography, Laura Andrews said: “We are so proud of our students commitment to the course and the subject. They continue to work really hard from home and are using their creative skills to record their experiences and express themselves during this difficult time. Their photography inspires us all.”
Vice-principal (student support) Andrea John said: “These images are picture perfect!
“Well done to everyone involved!”