AS/A Level Photography
- Graig Campus
This photography A level is a two year programme which focuses on developing a broad understanding of the subject. The programme aims for every learner to develop their own unique voices using visual imagery, applying technical and contextual understanding confidently to realise their creative ambition. Learners are encouraged to explore individual interests and ideas over a range of genres through the development of sketchbooks to record their progress.
If you have an interest in capturing a moment, exploring your environment or just taking exciting artistic photographs this course will investigate these themes. The course will look at why photography is important as a visual medium, its historic and artistic context as well as how you can develop it as a visual tool to create art. We study composition, lighting, camera techniques, Adobe Photoshop, artistic manipulation and independent learning. Progression to foundation and degree courses is common both in photography, design and fine art.
Course details
- Full time
- Face-to-Face
Admin Fee: £25
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Analogue and digital methods of image-making are taught as well as experimental processes, eg Pinhole
Industry standard software, predominantly Adobe Creative Cloud - Photoshop is taught throughout the course.
Cameras, lighting and other equipment is available for students to borrow. Historical and contextual studies are integrated within each student’s personal projects. Learners have the opportunity to participate in local and national competitions. Visits to exhibitions, galleries and workshops are arranged for all learners.
All second year learners and selected first year learners exhibit their work at an end of year virtual exhibitions.
On this course you will be introduced to a variety of photographic methods, techniques and processes. Then encouraged to look and the world from a new angle both visually and conceptually responding to these concepts using a camera.
Traditional and digital photographic methods will be taught to develop essential technical skills. This will give you a controlled confident approach when planning, organising and completing photographic shoots, with both location and studio photography being practiced.
Contextual sources will be introduced, discussed and analysed to give you abroad understanding of photography both historically and contemporary. Enabling you as a practicing photographer to personal critical review and the improvement of your own practice.
As a student of A-Level Photography you will keep a visual sketchbook. In this you will develop a strong pride and commitment to record everything of importance to you in both written and visual formats. You will be introduced to the four main assessment criteria of the qualification and use these to effectively to gain a good A-level qualification grade.
On this course your will develop your ability to:
- Use a camera as a tool to creatively explore ideas, concepts and viewpoints effectively.
- Learn how to use photographic visual language in a powerful way to communicate to others.
- Explore visual elements of line, pattern, shape, form, colour and context.
- Understand and use technical settings such as aperture, shutter speed, depth of field, and blur to enhance your practice.
- Understand digital practice and post production techniques.
Many of our students go on to study creative arts, specialising in photography to art schools in England and Wales and have established careers in fashion, advertising, or set up their own photography businesses.
AS Level
100 % coursework focused on the portfolio
A2 Level
76% Coursework, 24% Controlled Assessment
A minimum of six GCSEs at grades A*-C To include: GCSE Mathematics, English Language, and an art-based subject (or a portfolio of work) at a C grade or above.
There is a studio fee of £20 to pay for specialist resources and equipment needed.
All learners are required to pay an administration fee of £25 prior to enrolment. There may be a small additional cost if there are visits to art galleries or exhibitions.