Photography is used to communicate ideas and messages about the observed world. The A Level encourages exploration of different materials, processes and techniques, both formal and experimental. The start of the course is workshop based, teaching a range of Photography Skills including basic and advanced camera functions, studio and dark room processes. You will learn not only how to use your camera to take a good photograph but to understand the technicalities involved and how to explore your own concepts and ideas. After this introductory workshop period, students are encouraged to develop their own specialism and explore their own concepts and ideas free of external constraints while continuing to develop and explore their skills. Students are encouraged to base their work around their own individual identity, incorporating cultural influences or personal experiences and interests. Although most of the assessed work is practical and sketchbook based, there is a separately assessed written essay. This encourages students to explore the work of other artists who inspire them and look at their work in a wider context. It is important to note that Photography at TRC is a pathway that belongs to the Art and Design A Level syllabus and therefore, is a creative and art-based subject and not only media/design technology based.
A minimum of 5 grade 4 GCSEs [1 of which could be a GCSE equivalent qualification] in 4 different subjects including English Language or Literature. Grade 5 GCSE Art or related qualification. (Grade 6 if taken in combination with another Art based course). Grade 4 English Language. If you have not studied GCSE Art or Photography, you need to submit a portfolio before enrolment. Please contact the department.
The course consists of two components. Component one (60%) is coursework and will start in September and continue through for approximately 4 terms. Component two (40%) is the exam unit which sets a theme to be explored with a timed test at the end in which you produce your final outcome under exam conditions.
About Education Provider
| Region | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Local Authority | Rotherham |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Moorgate Road, Rotherham, S60 2BE |
Photography is used to communicate ideas and messages about the observed world. The A Level encourages exploration of different materials, processes and techniques, both formal and experimental. The start of the course is workshop based, teaching a range of Photography Skills including basic and advanced camera functions, studio and dark room processes. You will learn not only how to use your camera to take a good photograph but to understand the technicalities involved and how to explore your own concepts and ideas. After this introductory workshop period, students are encouraged to develop their own specialism and explore their own concepts and ideas free of external constraints while continuing to develop and explore their skills. Students are encouraged to base their work around their own individual identity, incorporating cultural influences or personal experiences and interests. Although most of the assessed work is practical and sketchbook based, there is a separately assessed written essay. This encourages students to explore the work of other artists who inspire them and look at their work in a wider context. It is important to note that Photography at TRC is a pathway that belongs to the Art and Design A Level syllabus and therefore, is a creative and art-based subject and not only media/design technology based.
A minimum of 5 grade 4 GCSEs [1 of which could be a GCSE equivalent qualification] in 4 different subjects including English Language or Literature. Grade 5 GCSE Art or related qualification. (Grade 6 if taken in combination with another Art based course). Grade 4 English Language. If you have not studied GCSE Art or Photography, you need to submit a portfolio before enrolment. Please contact the department.
The course consists of two components. Component one (60%) is coursework and will start in September and continue through for approximately 4 terms. Component two (40%) is the exam unit which sets a theme to be explored with a timed test at the end in which you produce your final outcome under exam conditions.