What you will study?

• A range of traditional and digital processes; including a range of cameras, darkroom, Photoshop and studio work.
• Contextual studies and the work of influential photographers both contemporary and historical.
• Develop your use of visual language through photographic techniques.
• Use a range of photographic media, techniques and processes to explore a selfselected brief.

How you will be assessed?

Exam board – Edexcel

Component 1: Personal Investigation

• Portfolio of work Personal study of a minimum of 1000 words
• Coursework 60% of total A-level assessment

Component 2: Externally Set Assignment Portfolio of work

• Preparatory time plus a 15- hour timed examination
• 40% of total A-level assessment

Why should you study photography?

The A Level Photography course provides a route to further education, with students progressing to foundation, direct to BA degrees or apprenticeships. This could lead you to work, either freelance or employed, in a wide range of areas, such as: art, media, advertising, design, architecture, police and crime investigation, wedding and event documentary, fashion, large organisations such as leisure companies, hospitals or universities, and many more.

Additional entry requirements: Standard entry

Mr Perry says: The A Level Photography course is a hugely popular program which enables learners to engage with a subject which they have not studied up to this point. This course is suitable for all students with a keen interest in the visual arts who thrive in a busy, creative environment. The course is designed to give students understanding of a wide range of photographic techniques and processes, from traditional chemical processes to digital photography and image manipulation.