Candidates choosing A’ level Photography have the opportunity to follow an exciting 2-year course that integrates both practical, critical and theoretical study. You will be given the chance to work with a wide variety of camera processes including digital and traditional darkroom techniques. The course is designed to build on and extend skills, enabling learners to become more confident and independent in their practice. Students will enjoy opportunities to build on knowledge, skills and understanding of media and processes gained through gallery and museum visits, visiting photographers’ workshops, and working alongside industry specialists. Students will have location and studio photo shoot opportunities and have access to exhibit work in both local and national exhibitions. In your second year, support is provided with portfolio preparation for higher education interviews. This course supports students who wish to continue onto any media and photographic-based courses in higher education, apprenticeships and employment.
5 GCSE grades 4-9, including both English Language and Maths, plus GCSE grade 5 (or equivalent) in an Art-related course. If you have taken Photography GCSE, a grade 5 or above is required
Throughout the 2-year course the emphasis is on learning about new photographic methods and exploring techniques. In Year 12 you will undertake a series of investigations in the form of two projects. Within the course digital photography is explored through graphics, animation/moving images, line industry briefs, darkroom techniques, that allow students to explore the various creative careers linked with the subject. Themes are open ended to allow students to develop their own creative pathways. In the second year, students are expected to work much more independently and work may well be based on experiences and interests developed in the first year of the course. You will be required to produce an extended unit of study, accompanied by a written essay to support your practical investigations. Coursework is worth 60% of the overall grade and the examination is worth 40%. Throughout the course students will be continually assessed through various forms. Year 13 students will sit an external 15-hour examination at the end of the course.
About Education Provider
| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Warrington |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Oughtrington Lane, Lymm, WA13 0RB |
Candidates choosing A’ level Photography have the opportunity to follow an exciting 2-year course that integrates both practical, critical and theoretical study. You will be given the chance to work with a wide variety of camera processes including digital and traditional darkroom techniques. The course is designed to build on and extend skills, enabling learners to become more confident and independent in their practice. Students will enjoy opportunities to build on knowledge, skills and understanding of media and processes gained through gallery and museum visits, visiting photographers’ workshops, and working alongside industry specialists. Students will have location and studio photo shoot opportunities and have access to exhibit work in both local and national exhibitions. In your second year, support is provided with portfolio preparation for higher education interviews. This course supports students who wish to continue onto any media and photographic-based courses in higher education, apprenticeships and employment.
5 GCSE grades 4-9, including both English Language and Maths, plus GCSE grade 5 (or equivalent) in an Art-related course. If you have taken Photography GCSE, a grade 5 or above is required
Throughout the 2-year course the emphasis is on learning about new photographic methods and exploring techniques. In Year 12 you will undertake a series of investigations in the form of two projects. Within the course digital photography is explored through graphics, animation/moving images, line industry briefs, darkroom techniques, that allow students to explore the various creative careers linked with the subject. Themes are open ended to allow students to develop their own creative pathways. In the second year, students are expected to work much more independently and work may well be based on experiences and interests developed in the first year of the course. You will be required to produce an extended unit of study, accompanied by a written essay to support your practical investigations. Coursework is worth 60% of the overall grade and the examination is worth 40%. Throughout the course students will be continually assessed through various forms. Year 13 students will sit an external 15-hour examination at the end of the course.