On this course, you will explore technical skills in all of the lens-based AQA media in traditional and modern photography, to create a visual understanding and communicate your thoughts and ideas. This will include studio lighting, darkroom printing, animation, file moving image and Photoshop manipulation. You will complete the A level over two years, selecting themes to investigate and research such as isolation, self identity, impasto etc. During the A level, you will be guided through the written elements of your research question, learning to interpret photographers’ work as you investigate key periods and themes. You will explore materials, selecting your preferred media and refining your practice, while developing your own style and ways of working. There are opportunities to work digitally, film and with mixed media. Students visit Tate Modern, The Photographers’ Gallery, National Portrait Gallery and Kew Gardens, with a residential trip abroad also planned. Former students on this course have on to study at Camberwell College of Art and Design to study animation, foundation courses at Chelsea College of Art and Design and University of the Arts, London.
At least 5 courses successfully at the following levels; 9 – 5 (or equivalent) at GCSE, or level 2 BTEC/CTEC/VCERT.
60% non-exam assessment, 40% exams. The exam is also coursework based, and is an externally set assignment, with the starting point set by AQA in February of the second year.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Wokingham |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Boys |
| Address | Robin Hood Lane, Winnersh, Wokingham, RG41 5NE |
On this course, you will explore technical skills in all of the lens-based AQA media in traditional and modern photography, to create a visual understanding and communicate your thoughts and ideas. This will include studio lighting, darkroom printing, animation, file moving image and Photoshop manipulation. You will complete the A level over two years, selecting themes to investigate and research such as isolation, self identity, impasto etc. During the A level, you will be guided through the written elements of your research question, learning to interpret photographers’ work as you investigate key periods and themes. You will explore materials, selecting your preferred media and refining your practice, while developing your own style and ways of working. There are opportunities to work digitally, film and with mixed media. Students visit Tate Modern, The Photographers’ Gallery, National Portrait Gallery and Kew Gardens, with a residential trip abroad also planned. Former students on this course have on to study at Camberwell College of Art and Design to study animation, foundation courses at Chelsea College of Art and Design and University of the Arts, London.
At least 5 courses successfully at the following levels; 9 – 5 (or equivalent) at GCSE, or level 2 BTEC/CTEC/VCERT.
60% non-exam assessment, 40% exams. The exam is also coursework based, and is an externally set assignment, with the starting point set by AQA in February of the second year.