Studying A level Photography enables students to apply to foundation courses in fine art or photography and eventually a degree in photography or a related course. In employment terms, you could then consider a wide range of careers including photojournalism, freelance photography, media and promotional photography. Photography is a very creative and satisfying subject to study. You will learn how to use a fully manual camera, both in the studio and on location, and how to develop and process your own black and white pictures. You will also use digital cameras and software packages such as Photoshop and iMovie to produce high-quality images. You will also learn about other photographers’ work, produce independent research and develop your own analytical skills. Visits to galleries are a key component of the course in order to complete the critical and contextual studies elements. Commitment, enthusiasm and the ability to work under your own initiative are essential if you are to get the most from this course. You will have to be prepared give a considerable amount of your time to independent study outside of timetabled lessons to produce a rich and varied portfolio of work.
6 GCSEs at grade 6+ including a grade 6 in English Language and Mathematics. In addition, all courses have specific GCSE entry requirements which are stated in the course description for each subject.
Component 1: Personal Investigation (coursework – 60%) You will explore images, artefacts and resources relating to a wide range of art and photography. Responding to these through practical and critical activities, you will also produce written analyses of your own work and that of other photographers and artists. You will be introduced to ideas, processes, materials and techniques relating to different aspects of photography, learning through practical explorations of media and materials, workshop demonstrations and individual tutorials. Component 1: Personal Investigation (coursework – 60%) You will explore images, artefacts and resources relating to a wide range of art and photography. Responding to these through practical and critical activities, you will also produce written analyses of your own work and that of other photographers and artists. You will be introduced to ideas, processes, materials and techniques relating to different aspects of photography, learning through practical explorations of media and materials, workshop demonstrations and individual tutorials.
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | 125 St Paul's Way, London, E3 4FT |
Studying A level Photography enables students to apply to foundation courses in fine art or photography and eventually a degree in photography or a related course. In employment terms, you could then consider a wide range of careers including photojournalism, freelance photography, media and promotional photography. Photography is a very creative and satisfying subject to study. You will learn how to use a fully manual camera, both in the studio and on location, and how to develop and process your own black and white pictures. You will also use digital cameras and software packages such as Photoshop and iMovie to produce high-quality images. You will also learn about other photographers’ work, produce independent research and develop your own analytical skills. Visits to galleries are a key component of the course in order to complete the critical and contextual studies elements. Commitment, enthusiasm and the ability to work under your own initiative are essential if you are to get the most from this course. You will have to be prepared give a considerable amount of your time to independent study outside of timetabled lessons to produce a rich and varied portfolio of work.
6 GCSEs at grade 6+ including a grade 6 in English Language and Mathematics. In addition, all courses have specific GCSE entry requirements which are stated in the course description for each subject.
Component 1: Personal Investigation (coursework – 60%) You will explore images, artefacts and resources relating to a wide range of art and photography. Responding to these through practical and critical activities, you will also produce written analyses of your own work and that of other photographers and artists. You will be introduced to ideas, processes, materials and techniques relating to different aspects of photography, learning through practical explorations of media and materials, workshop demonstrations and individual tutorials. Component 1: Personal Investigation (coursework – 60%) You will explore images, artefacts and resources relating to a wide range of art and photography. Responding to these through practical and critical activities, you will also produce written analyses of your own work and that of other photographers and artists. You will be introduced to ideas, processes, materials and techniques relating to different aspects of photography, learning through practical explorations of media and materials, workshop demonstrations and individual tutorials.
