Photography A Level is an art-based course for learners who have a strong visual sense, that they would like to develop further. We all feel the need to record the events that we experience by photographing them; usually using a smartphone, but photographs are taken for many reasons and are used for many different purposes. The course looks at these reasons by studying the work of some great photographers; you respond to them with your own photographs. You will learn how to use a camera skilfully, how to think more deeply about your photographs and how to use post-production to craft images to a professional standard. During the first year, you will sample different disciplines of Photography, for example; still life, social documentary and portraiture. The experience of the first year will lead you to specialise during the second year, when you will discover your voice as a Photographer. On completion of the course, your work will be exhibited, and you will have created a portfolio of your best work; something to be proud of!
You will need GCSEs with 2 grade 6s and 3 grade 5s including an Art and Design subject. A Level 2 Art qualificaton and portfolio may also be considered. Retaking GCSE English Language and Maths as part of your programme is required if you do not have Grade 4s.
The first year is assessed internally, resulting in a formative grade. The second year is assessed internally and moderated externally. There are 2 components in the second year, the Personal Investigation and the externally set assignment – the grade for these units will make up your summative A Level grade.
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Dudley |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Whittingham Road, Halesowen, B63 3NA |
Photography A Level is an art-based course for learners who have a strong visual sense, that they would like to develop further. We all feel the need to record the events that we experience by photographing them; usually using a smartphone, but photographs are taken for many reasons and are used for many different purposes. The course looks at these reasons by studying the work of some great photographers; you respond to them with your own photographs. You will learn how to use a camera skilfully, how to think more deeply about your photographs and how to use post-production to craft images to a professional standard. During the first year, you will sample different disciplines of Photography, for example; still life, social documentary and portraiture. The experience of the first year will lead you to specialise during the second year, when you will discover your voice as a Photographer. On completion of the course, your work will be exhibited, and you will have created a portfolio of your best work; something to be proud of!
You will need GCSEs with 2 grade 6s and 3 grade 5s including an Art and Design subject. A Level 2 Art qualificaton and portfolio may also be considered. Retaking GCSE English Language and Maths as part of your programme is required if you do not have Grade 4s.
The first year is assessed internally, resulting in a formative grade. The second year is assessed internally and moderated externally. There are 2 components in the second year, the Personal Investigation and the externally set assignment – the grade for these units will make up your summative A Level grade.