At Fareham Academy, our GCSE Photography curriculum is designed to be ambitious, broad and inclusive, enabling students to develop their creativity, technical skills and visual literacy. Following the AQA specification, this course provides a structured and exploratory approach to digital and traditional photography, allowing students to experiment with composition, lighting, editing techniques and conceptual thinking. Our curriculum extends beyond the National Curriculum, encouraging students to engage with both the artistic and documentary aspects of photography. Through the study of historical and contemporary photographers, students gain a deeper understanding of photography as an expressive art form and a powerful tool for communication. They develop a critical awareness of visual storytelling, learning how images shape perceptions of the world around them. The curriculum is designed to ensure a logical progression of skills and knowledge, building on fundamental techniques before advancing towards more conceptual and independent projects.These foundational skills are then applied to projects that encourage students to develop their personal style and creative voice. A strong emphasis on literacy and oracy underpins our curriculum, with strategies such as Voice21 supporting students in articulating their creative decisions, analysing photographic works and presenting their ideas with confidence. This enables them to engage critically with visual media and express their artistic intent effectively. We are committed to ensuring that our curriculum is accessible and engaging for all students, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Lessons are structured to provide both challenge and support, ensuring that every student can develop technical proficiency and confidence in their creative abilities. Students explore ethical, social and cultural themes through photography, linking to SMSC (spiritual, moral, social and cultural development) by examining how images can influence and reflect identity, society and global issues. Photography also plays a role in our Greener Curriculum, encouraging students to consider sustainable practices in their work, such as digital experimentation over print-based processes. Through this curriculum, we equip students with the technical expertise, critical thinking skills and creative confidence to pursue photography in further education and industry. By the end of the course, students will have a portfolio of work showcasing their artistic journey, demonstrating their ability to communicate visually, experiment with different photographic techniques and engage with themes that resonate personally and socially.