Level 1: Understanding of what an informed photographic practice signifies; technical aspects and the development of conceptual thinking; basic technologies; and how to research appropriately and effectively. Level 2: Self-initiated direction to practical work being considered; that direction to be actively researched with regard to future employment; engagement with the theoretical issues raised by the relationship between photography, culture and society. Level 3: Propose and direct individual year of photographic work; work which will form the basis of their degree show; the writing of, and visual research for, a catalogue essay (as the basis of a photography exhibition).