Photography is about looking, learning, thinking and communicating ideas. It inspires creative thinkers. Photography means ‘drawing with light’ and that is what photographers do when they take a picture. The most exciting aspect of photography is that you are capturing the world as you see it. During the two-year A-level course, students are introduced to a variety of new approaches and techniques within Photography, this is taught through a series of skills-based workshops. Students take part in trips to galleries and museums, broadening their subject knowledge and understanding of the creative culture to which they belong. Photography students are encouraged to submit work for local and international competitions and exhibitions. Students will have the opportunity to study Portraiture, Landscape photography, Still-life photography, Documentary photography and Experimental imagery. At Astor we have two dark rooms where students will have the chance to experiment with a variety of photographic processes such as film photography, photograms, cyanotypes and double exposures. Students will be introduced to editing and the wide range of creative tools available using digital media. A-level Photography has a Sixth Form studio space, in which students can work independently outside of timetabled lessons.
5 GCSEs at 4 or above, one of which should be in a Visual Arts Subject (Fine Art, 3D Design, Graphic Communication, Photography).
In the first year, students will produce a portfolio of work which will comprise of experimental workshop outcomes. In their second year, students will develop work for a Personal Investigation of their choice inspired by an idea, issue, concept or theme supported by written material. This investigation will consist of research, artist studies, development work that demonstrates their ideas and skills and a range of final outcomes.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Ofsted Rating | Requires improvement |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Astor Avenue, Dover, CT17 0AS |
Photography is about looking, learning, thinking and communicating ideas. It inspires creative thinkers. Photography means ‘drawing with light’ and that is what photographers do when they take a picture. The most exciting aspect of photography is that you are capturing the world as you see it. During the two-year A-level course, students are introduced to a variety of new approaches and techniques within Photography, this is taught through a series of skills-based workshops. Students take part in trips to galleries and museums, broadening their subject knowledge and understanding of the creative culture to which they belong. Photography students are encouraged to submit work for local and international competitions and exhibitions. Students will have the opportunity to study Portraiture, Landscape photography, Still-life photography, Documentary photography and Experimental imagery. At Astor we have two dark rooms where students will have the chance to experiment with a variety of photographic processes such as film photography, photograms, cyanotypes and double exposures. Students will be introduced to editing and the wide range of creative tools available using digital media. A-level Photography has a Sixth Form studio space, in which students can work independently outside of timetabled lessons.
5 GCSEs at 4 or above, one of which should be in a Visual Arts Subject (Fine Art, 3D Design, Graphic Communication, Photography).
In the first year, students will produce a portfolio of work which will comprise of experimental workshop outcomes. In their second year, students will develop work for a Personal Investigation of their choice inspired by an idea, issue, concept or theme supported by written material. This investigation will consist of research, artist studies, development work that demonstrates their ideas and skills and a range of final outcomes.