A Levels - A Level Art & Design (Photography and Art)

If you choose to study A-level Photography, you will need to be excited by the idea of using cameras, lights and digital applications to produce creative outcomes. You will also need to be committed to an intensive course of study and prepared to devote a lot of time to the production of high-quality work. You will explore a broad range of processes and techniques, learning amazing new skills in our fully equipped, state of the-art digital photo studio as well as the traditional darkroom.

If you choose to study A-level Art, Craft and Design you will need to have previous experience of art and design evidenced by success at GCSE or by presentation of a portfolio of relevant artwork. Work will be undertaken in a studio environment with access to specialist equipment and resources. The course provides students with the opportunity to develop their skills and creativity through exploration of a variety of techniques, approaches and workshops.

Once you have gained a solid, technical grounding you will start to explore areas such as:

• Portraiture

• Still life

• Product photography

• Experimental imagery

• Multimedia

• Photographic and art installations

• Moving image (video, film, animation)

You will learn about the visual elements artists and photographers use in their work and consider the creative power of imagery. Challenges will require you to respond to issues in a very personal way. At al times you will be developing a deep understanding of your chosen focused pathway.

40% Awarding Body, 60% College

In addition to the minimum A Level requirements - 4 GCSEs at Grade 5, plus English at Grade 4 - you wil usualy be expected to have a GCSE at Grade 5 or above in Art & Design or Photography. If this is not the case, you can stil arrange for an interview where you may be asked to showcase a portfolio of your artwork. If you have not achieved a Grade 4 in Mathematics, you wil be required to continue studying this alongside your course.

Photographer, Graphic Designer, Director of Photography, Press photographer, Photographic Stylist, Advertising, Art director, Photography, Graphic Communications, Illustration/Concept Artist, Branding and Marketing, Product Design, Environmental Design, Interior and textile designer, Animation (digital and stop frame), Media Production, Prop and theatre Design, Fine Art – Drawing/Painting/Moving Image