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Level 3
A Level Photography
COURSE OVERVIEW
This popular course is for you if you are hard-working, highly motivated and want to develop your photographic, observational and analytical skills and increase your knowledge of this contemporary subject. In addition to photography, darkroom work and digital image manipulation, you will spend a considerable amount of time planning, analysing, evaluating and writing work up in your sketchbooks. You are encouraged to respond to set themes in a creative and individual manner.
FURTHER INFORMATION
You will need a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 9 – 4 including English and evidence of your photography abilities. If you have not studied an art GCSE, you may still apply and may be given a photographic assignment to test your suitability for the course. At interview you are required to bring a portfolio / sketchbook of art work with you. You will also be required to complete a GCSE to A Level Transition Project prior to enrolment.
Photography is ideal if you wish to pursue a career in the creative arts – for example, in Photography, Media, Journalism, Film, Marketing, Travel photography, Advertising, Press Photography or as a Medical Illustrator or a Magazine Features Editor. This is an ideal A-level if you want to progress to higher education in the creative arts.
This is a two-year A Level where you are examined on the whole course at the end of the second year. Each project is assessed as a portfolio of work. This includes a personal investigation, practical work and a personal study essay of 3000 words. To prepare you for external exams, you will carry out a programme of weekly tests, exam style assessments and Formal Progress Points where you will monitor your attendance, how hard you are working and your academic progress. You will progress through a Year 1 Gateway that will allow you to progress to Year 2.
You will be required to buy your own textbooks, stationary and any subject-related equipment. A basic art equipment starter kit (purchased through college) is £30.
Financial support is available to those who are eligible, you can find out more in the College Life section of our website.