Art and Design (Photography)
West Somerset College - Somerset
01643706061
Bircham Road, Alcombe, Minehead, TA24 6AY
Course summary

This is an excellent opportunity to study photography in the context of art. This course allows you to develop your photographic skills using a variety of traditional and modern techniques. The course includes practical photography, making and manipulating photographic images and also the theory behind the practice. The development of your projects will be informed by analysing photographic traditions and artist’s work. Assessment for A level consists of two components, one practical coursework element and one externally set task. The course includes joint study trips to London, visits to museums and art galleries along with the arts faculty. There will also be the possibility of a Foreign Trip.

Entry requirements

5 GCSEs GRADE 9-4 including GCSE grade 5 in art or equivalent design-based course.

How you'll be assessed

60% Coursework, 40% Controlled Test

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth West
Local AuthoritySomerset
Ofsted RatingRequires improvement
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressBircham Road, Alcombe, Minehead, TA24 6AY