Course information
Art and Design (Photography)
Spalding High School - Lincolnshire
01775722110
Stonegate, Spalding, PE11 2PJ
Course summary

This A level encourages students to think and work like Photographers to gain a deeper understanding of creative processes within light-based and lens-based media. They will develop vital transferable skills which would benefit any vocational setting and for those who wish to study subjects within the creative sector. Students will gain technical experience of both digital and analog processes within photography and will have the freedom to explore personal lines of inquiry through a very exploratory and experimental approach to creative darkroom practice, animation, film and digital image manipulation. Students are encouraged to take ownership of the direction of their work through the ability to effectively research and critically analyze a variety of practitioners and related topics as an integral part of their practice. Students are given a range of engaging opportunities to develop their practice further including gallery and site visits and a foreign study trip.

Entry requirements

Achieve at least a Grade 4 in Mathematics and English Language or English Literature in addition to 4 further GCSEs at Grades 9 – 4. At least a Grade 6 at GCSE in Art. If not studied previously at least a GCSE Grade 5 in English Language or English Literature and a suitable portfolio.

How you'll be assessed

Two units: Component one- Personal investigation- practical unit with a written study. Component two- Externally set assignment -practical unit leading to a 15-hour exam.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast Midlands
Local AuthorityLincolnshire
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeGirls
AddressStonegate, Spalding, PE11 2PJ