Why study A level photography?
Photography is a popular course with students who want to extend their knowledge of different art forms. You will have the opportunity to develop a wide range of photographic skills ranging from experimental image making, studio, location and digital. You will produce a portfolio of practical work that shows a wide range of high-quality images that you have created. We encourage students to find their own voice within photography and explore projects that have a personal interest.
You will also get the opportunity to visit galleries on trips to London, Sheffield and Nottingham, and also a dark room trip to Nottingham Trent University.
Future pathways and careers include professional photography, art and design, web development, media and journalism.
*We welcome high-quality portfolios of independent work to be submitted for consideration before application for students who did not study GCSE art or photography.
Course type
A level
Examination board
AQA
Entry requirements
Grade 4 in art and photography
How will A level photography be delivered?
| Description | Details |
| Course objective | This course will enable you to form a personal enquiry and expression using the selection and manipulation of images. You will have the opportunity to explore relative approaches beyond primary observation and recording. |
| Areas typically investigated | Fundamental elements/ commercial photography/ portrait photography/ nature photography/ digital photography/ traditional dark room photography/ studio photography/ creative manipulation and editing…. As well as many more. |
Assessment
• Examinations
• Portfolio
• Coursework
• Practical work
Future pathways and careers
• Photography
• Art
• Design
• Media
• Journalism
