A Level Photography

General Qualifications:
For 3 A Level subjects you require 6 GCSEs grades 9-4 in academic subjects, taken in one sitting.

In addition, there are subject specific entry criteria which relate to the specific demands of the subject.
Specifically for Photography you need a GCSE grade 6 in a suitable subject such as Photography, Media or Art. Without this then evidence of your skills should be shown through a portfolio or sketchbook.

Please apply online (via the green button) and the College will contact you shortly.

Photography A Level will introduce you to darkroom skills, studio flash and location photography and encourages you to experiment with a range of photographic media, techniques and processes. While the course is mainly practical coursework there is also substantial theory required, research on historical and contemporary photographers and different photography genres, then reflecting on your own responses to their work. You will learn creative skills and understanding to develop personal photographic projects with your own chosen theme and your sketchbook will evidence your process and development throughout. You will develop editing skills using Photoshop, to refine and manipulate your images and are also encouraged to experiment with combining different mediums and fine art techniques.

Evidence for assessment will include a display of your concluding unit work and accompanying sketchbooks into which you record your weekly progress through written critical evaluation and research. Assessment is through 100% coursework, where students should be prepared for 1 day per week of homework. The final assignment is an externally set broad-based thematic starting point, which is finalised by a 10-hour sustained focus period.

On successful completion of the course you will achieve an A Level in Photography.

Photography is an academic A Level and is accepted by all good universities.
Most of our Photography students progress to university and study degrees in photography, fine art, film studies and media.

You will be expected to buy your own A3 hardback sketchbooks and will need a good selection of pens and glue. Photography equipment such as cameras and lenses can be borrowed from the College for short periods.

Photography A Level can lead to a variety of vocational degrees or career paths in the following areas: Fine art, Advertising, Commercial work, Editorial, Fashion, Film, Food, Forensic, Industrial, Architectural, Ariel, Portraiture and Wedding photography, Sports and Travel, Photojournalism, Editing, Styling, the Film industry, Curating, Image Library, etc.