A Level Photography

This course is ideal for learners who have a strong interest in all aspects of photography and digital imagery. Students will have the opportunity to work creatively with 35mm black and white film, digital capture and image editing and manipulation. Students will learn about image analysis and evaluation, critical understanding of photography and its uses of new image specification which embraces emerging technology.

There will be opportunities to visit art galleries and other cultural events and you may have the opportunity to enter your work into exhibitions.

The Units are:

• How to use a 35mm manual SLR camera
• Black and white photography skills
• Studio photography
• How to support your ideas through image analysis and evaluation
• Critical understanding of photography and its uses
• How to mount and present your images
• Practical work where students build upon their previous experience
• The use of colour photography and digital imaging

This course is assessed by personal investigation and an exam.

GCSE Grade 4 in English with an average points score of 3.2 or above with an interest in the subject.

There are a variety of different progression routes you can follow with this course. This can include different pathways to achieve numerous careers through Higher Education, Apprenticeships or directly into Employment. Here are some progression routes:

• Freelance Photographer
• Commercial Photographer
• Digital Advertising
• Picture Editor
• Wedding Photographer
• Medical Photographer
• Press Photographer
• Digital Image Technician