Students complete one coursework unit (component 1) for the full linear ‘A’ level. In Year 12 we focus on a series of workshops to teach you camera craft this will include experimental photography, darkroom work, and the formal elements of Photography. Towards the end of the first year, you will gradually move into developing your personal investigation… students are required to study a variety of photographers, techniques, and styles within a chosen topic this also includes 1000-3000 research elements (as part of Unit 1). Students use Photography sketchbooks to record their research, experiments, and thinking about photography. They function as visual diaries and provide much of the evidence for assessment at the end of the course.
We ask that students entering the Sixth Form have a minimum of 7 GCSEs or equivalent qualifications with 5 GCSEs at Grade 4 plus 2 at Grade 5 or above. G5 in Art GCSE if taken.
Component 1: PERSONAL INVESTIGATION During the first year will learn about camera craft and the formal elements of Photography in the form of workshops in preparation for your Personal Investigation. 60% of A Level. No time limit of 96 marks (divided into 4AO 24 marks for each) Component 2: EXTERNALLY SET ASSIGNMENT 40% A Level, supervised time 15 hours 96 marks (divided into 4AO’s 24 marks for each) PAPER released on 1st Feb 2025
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Worcestershire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Station Road, Pershore, WR10 2BX |
Students complete one coursework unit (component 1) for the full linear ‘A’ level. In Year 12 we focus on a series of workshops to teach you camera craft this will include experimental photography, darkroom work, and the formal elements of Photography. Towards the end of the first year, you will gradually move into developing your personal investigation… students are required to study a variety of photographers, techniques, and styles within a chosen topic this also includes 1000-3000 research elements (as part of Unit 1). Students use Photography sketchbooks to record their research, experiments, and thinking about photography. They function as visual diaries and provide much of the evidence for assessment at the end of the course.
We ask that students entering the Sixth Form have a minimum of 7 GCSEs or equivalent qualifications with 5 GCSEs at Grade 4 plus 2 at Grade 5 or above. G5 in Art GCSE if taken.
Component 1: PERSONAL INVESTIGATION During the first year will learn about camera craft and the formal elements of Photography in the form of workshops in preparation for your Personal Investigation. 60% of A Level. No time limit of 96 marks (divided into 4AO 24 marks for each) Component 2: EXTERNALLY SET ASSIGNMENT 40% A Level, supervised time 15 hours 96 marks (divided into 4AO’s 24 marks for each) PAPER released on 1st Feb 2025