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Sixth Form

Photography A Level

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Entry Requirements: 5 in Art and Design or Photography at GCSE

Course Content:

Students study two components for A Level Photography.

In Component 1, students develop work based on an idea, issue, concept or theme leading to a finished outcome or a series of related finished outcomes. Practical elements should make connections with some aspect of contemporary or past practice of artist(s), designer(s), photographers or craftspeople and include written work of no less than 1000 and no more than 3000 words which supports the practical work.

In Component 2, students respond to a stimulus, provided by AQA, to produce work which provides evidence of their ability to work independently within specified time constraints, developing a personal and meaningful response which addresses all the assessment objectives and leads to a finished outcome or a series of related finished outcomes.

Career Pathways and Higher Education:

Usually students who want to progress through Photography will complete an Art Foundation course following on from A Level and then progress onto a degree course. Photography courses at A Level and then Degree can lead to employment within many areas of the creative industry, for example Photography, Photojournalism, Fashion/ Studio Photography, Film & Television, Interior Design, Product Design, Architecture, Fashion, Textiles, Graphics, Furniture and Computer Aided Design.

Photography students can also access employment through securing an apprenticeship. Creative industry is one of the fastest growing employment sectors in the UK. In 2023, 2.4 million jobs were in the creative sector, accounting for 1 in 11 jobs in the UK. A Level Photography students will need access to a DSLR camera both during and outside of lesson time.

Financial Support:

We run a payment scheme to enable students to buy a suitable camera, students may be able to apply for financial support through the Bursary scheme. Students should be willing to venture out into the environment within their own time to complete specific assignments.