<p dir="ltr">16-year-old Finley’s latest project, 'Earth Bound', was part of a simple brief to create a zine that combines strong visual imagery with journalistic written content. The team teaching photography within our Pre-Degree &amp; Sixth Form centre agree that Finley’s collection of wildlife photography is some of the strongest and most visually striking work created by a first-year Pre-Degree student at Arts University Plymouth.<br /></p>

<p dir="ltr">"Finley’s photography is some of the best composed and technically executed photography I have ever seen from a first year student in the first term of the course. The final magazine is also beautifully designed and produced to such a high standard," said <a href="https://www.aup.ac.uk/people/tobie-loates">Tobie Loates</a>, Subject Leader for Photography.</p> <p dir="ltr">'Earth Bound' showcases the beauty and depth of local nature and was all photographed in the South West, at sites including National Trust Saltram, Plymbridge Woods and Cann Woods.<br /></p>

<p dir="ltr">If you are currently studying your GCSEs or if you know any GCSE-aged students who are thinking about where to continue their creative journeys, Arts University Plymouth’s dedicated Pre-Degree &amp; Sixth Form Centre offers a range of qualifications that act as alternatives to A-Levels. Arts University Plymouth is a place where a student’s passion for the arts can evolve into a craft, guided by experienced mentors in an environment that celebrates individuality.</p> <p dir="ltr">Our next Pre-Degree Open Day will be held at Palace Court on Buckwell Street in Plymouth city centre on Saturday 13 January from 11am to 2pm. <a href="https://www.aup.ac.uk/events/open-day-pre-degree-jan24">Register to attend here.</a></p>