Art and Design (Photography)

Course summary

Studying photography at this level is very different from everyday snap photography. There is a mixture of practical work and writing about photography generally. Teachers and technicians will show you how to use photographic equipment properly, and how it can be exploited creatively. You will be expected to write up your work and present it in a sketchbook, and you need to have access to a camera for working at home. There is a very clear structure to the course, but you will be allowed to interpret ideas in your own way and use your own creativity – there is a lot of scope for your imagination! All the work you do is closely related to the ideas and practices A Level Photography is suitable for students: Those who wish to study photography, art, craft, and design at a higher level usually at art college or further education Who are looking to take up careers for which an art background is relevant, for example, careers in advertising, publishing, architecture, museums, theatre, art gallery work or teaching/lecturing, illustration, or fine art; with an interest in and aptitude for the subject who do not intend to study it further, but who see it as an opportunity for enjoyment, personal growth and expression. of the great photographers and other relevant artists. The second unit in each year is an examination unit where students respond to themes set by the exam board. Your final piece is produced under test conditions. The second year is concerned with personal investigation and how ideas can be expressed through Photography.