Art and Design (Photography)

Course summary

Studying a creative A level is both challenging and hugely rewarding. Whether choosing to study A-level Photography with the intention of progressing to an art and design degree course and a career in the creative industries or choosing to study the subject to broaden their A-level programme, students will find that studying a creative A level subject will develop a range of subject-specific and widely sort after transferable skills. Photography is central to visual communication and every day we are exposed to a range of imagery through advertising, television, newspapers, magazines, on packaging and through social media. We live in an image-dominated society and photographers work in conjunction with other creative professionals in areas such as graphic design, fashion, journalism and broadcast TV. The photographer’s role is wide-ranging, and they are employed to help others to tell stories, to record the world, to entice or excite an audience, to sell products, to report facts, to challenge truth and even to provide evidence of crimes. The art of photography comes down to so much more than just pressing a button; it’s a form of creativity, a technical skill, a universal language and as a result, can lead to a lucrative and dynamic career.