Sixth Form - Photography (FSFC)

A Level Art and Design: Photography pathway is a two-year course which provides students a variety of experiences that explore a range of photographic media, techniques and processes. This experience lays a foundation for further study of Photography or related subjects in Higher Education. It is suitable for you if you want to develop your interest in and enjoyment of photography.

Photography encompasses a wide range of techniques and processes with exploration of different materials, both formal and experimental. You will learn a range of professional digital camera technologies and skills including basic and advanced camera functions, studio lighting and industry standard software. By understanding the technicalities involved you then can explore your own concepts and ideas creatively.

Component one is 60% of your overall grade and component two is 40% of your overall grade. The two-year course is split into four sections which are:

• Interim
• Personal Investigation Part One (PI Part One)
• Personal Investigation Part Two (PI Part Two)
• Externally Set Assignment (ESA)

GCSE Grade 5 or above in either Art and Design, Fine Art or Photography and a submission of a physical or digital portfolio covering a range of media. We will contact you to request your portfolio after you have applied. Students who have not been to a school which offers GCSE Art or Photography can still apply with a portfolio.

You can progress to Higher Education to study a variety of Photography or Art-related courses such as photography, graphic design, fine art and illustration. The portfolio of practical work produced on this course will also be useful for interviews, employment and further study. Potential career routes include Photo Journalist or Freelance Photographer.