The course is a two-year programme offering students an in depth knowledge of how the industry works. Students wishing to take A Level Photography will need to have a keen interest in Photography and Art and Design in general. ICT skills will be an advantage as this is an ever-expanding aspect of the course. As with all A-level qualifications, self-motivation and independent study are essential to the successful completion of the course. The course content is set out below: Component 1: Personal Investigation; This is a practical investigation supported by written material. Students are required to conduct a practical investigation, into an idea, issue, concept or theme, supported by written material (3000-word written essay). Component 2: Externally Set Assignment; Students will produce a portfolio of work through practical responses with written annotations from a choice of questions set by the exam board.
Useful: A good level of ICT skill plus working knowledge of cameras and composition. Desirable: GCSE photography or Art and Design qualification. Essential: Personal interest and knowledge in Photography or Art and Design.
The students work is marked using 4 assessment objectives with a maximum score of 96 available. • Component 1: 60% of A-level (hand-in date end of January in year 13). • Component 2: 40% of A-level (hand-in date early May in year 13).
About Education Provider
| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Liverpool |
| Ofsted Rating | Requires improvement |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Queens Drive, Liverpool, L4 6SH |
The course is a two-year programme offering students an in depth knowledge of how the industry works. Students wishing to take A Level Photography will need to have a keen interest in Photography and Art and Design in general. ICT skills will be an advantage as this is an ever-expanding aspect of the course. As with all A-level qualifications, self-motivation and independent study are essential to the successful completion of the course. The course content is set out below: Component 1: Personal Investigation; This is a practical investigation supported by written material. Students are required to conduct a practical investigation, into an idea, issue, concept or theme, supported by written material (3000-word written essay). Component 2: Externally Set Assignment; Students will produce a portfolio of work through practical responses with written annotations from a choice of questions set by the exam board.
Useful: A good level of ICT skill plus working knowledge of cameras and composition. Desirable: GCSE photography or Art and Design qualification. Essential: Personal interest and knowledge in Photography or Art and Design.
The students work is marked using 4 assessment objectives with a maximum score of 96 available. • Component 1: 60% of A-level (hand-in date end of January in year 13). • Component 2: 40% of A-level (hand-in date early May in year 13).