Art and Design (Photography)

Course summary

Photography is a popular subject at A Level, with many students attracted to the combination of technical instruction and the creative freedom it offers. Students who study A Level Photography will have considerable scope in choosing and pursuing their own projects. As a result, the work of our students and the department’s expertise is diverse. Photography is a creative and practical course which combines technical aspects of image making with the exploration of ideas through a range of techniques, media, and processes. Within the course, you will develop an understanding of DSLR cameras, studio lighting and Adobe Photoshop. Photography develops a wide range of skills, analytical and critical thinking and problem solving, which will be useful at university and future careers. Photography may offer a highly creative and hands-on alternative to other subjects you may be studying at A level.