Art and Design (Photography)
Course summary
The right photograph can be thought provoking, heart-warming, challenging, eye-opening, sometimes even world changing. This course is for you if you want to understand the difference between a good photo and a great photo. It will teach you not only how to use a camera in different conditions, but also how to think creatively, experiment and develop stunning images. You’ll be a person with imagination, who enjoys trying out new techniques and styles. This course has a practical core, using hands-on workshops, weekly photoshoots and interesting assignments to give you an in depth understanding of creating outstanding photography. We also investigate some of the thinking behind a great photograph: how to be imaginative and develop your own style, as well as looking at the work of world class, inspirational photographic artists. We boast a dedicated A Level photography studio with professional standard lighting, large darkroom and IT suite with the most up-to-date software packages to enhance and develop your photographs. Our students come away from the course with both the practical skills for a future in photography and the creative thinking skills that can set them apart in many fields. Topics Include: - Using your camera controls - Better composition - Studio lighting - Digital editing using Photoshop - Traditional black and white processes - How to ‘read’ a photograph - Alternative photographic processes - Creativity and the camera - How to develop your ideas into something extraordinary.
Entry Requirements
Checked against your grades — every rule traces to the school's published source.
| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
GCSE qualifications | 5 gcse qualifications at grade 4.0 or above | — |
Art and Design (Fine Art, Photography, Graphics, Craft) | Grade 7 in Art and Design (Fine Art, Photography, Graphics, Craft) | — |
Textiles Alternative route | Grade 7 in Textiles | — |
English Language | Grade 4 in English Language | — |
English Literature | Grade 4 in English Literature | — |
Mathematics | Grade 4 in Mathematics | — |
As published by the school
To study 3 A Levels you’ll need at least 5 GCSE’s at grades 9-4 including GCSE English and Maths at grade 4 or above To study 4 A Levels you’ll need at least 6 GCSE’s at grades 9-7 including GCSE English and Maths at grade 7 or above One of your GCSEs must be a grade 7 or above in GCSE Art and Design, Textiles, Graphic Design or Photography Applicants without a creative GCSE will be required to submit a portfolio of 12–15 photographic images - details will be given after application stage. It doesn't matter if you haven't studied photography before, what matters is that you're a creative, imaginative person. 5 or more GCSE grades 9-4 (including English Language and Maths)
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Assessment
You’ll undertake a combination of coursework and a practical controlled assignment. - Practical workshops and 2 creative coursework projects - A major practical coursework assignment, an in depth study of your selected aspect of photography or set of artists and a creative controlled assignment. - End of year exhibition
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