This subject is ideal if you wish to learn how to take creative photographs that communicate ideas, tell a story and are aesthetically pleasing. You will have a keen interest in all aspects of photography from film photography to digital and social media photography. Students taking this subject have access to a professionally equipped studio and the use of bookable industry-standard equipment and a dark room to fully realise their creative potential. The course involves a variety of practical, theoretical and historical perspectives relating to photography as art, communication and illustration. Both analogue and digital photography are taught on this course. We cover many types of photography from documentary, portraiture, studio and pinhole whilst experimenting with lighting and location shooting. You can also join a range of creative academies to further enhance your skillset. These include media, music, design, fashion and photography.
You need five GCSEs in the 9 to 5 range, including English.
You will be assessed through coursework and project work that is evidenced through sketchbooks and a portfolio of images, with regular internal assessments taking place as the course unfolds. Your final A Level exam will be made up of a 15-hour practical exam at the end of the year. You will create exam preparatory work from February up to the exam date.
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Somerset |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Bath Road, Bridgwater, TA6 4PZ |
This subject is ideal if you wish to learn how to take creative photographs that communicate ideas, tell a story and are aesthetically pleasing. You will have a keen interest in all aspects of photography from film photography to digital and social media photography. Students taking this subject have access to a professionally equipped studio and the use of bookable industry-standard equipment and a dark room to fully realise their creative potential. The course involves a variety of practical, theoretical and historical perspectives relating to photography as art, communication and illustration. Both analogue and digital photography are taught on this course. We cover many types of photography from documentary, portraiture, studio and pinhole whilst experimenting with lighting and location shooting. You can also join a range of creative academies to further enhance your skillset. These include media, music, design, fashion and photography.
You need five GCSEs in the 9 to 5 range, including English.
You will be assessed through coursework and project work that is evidenced through sketchbooks and a portfolio of images, with regular internal assessments taking place as the course unfolds. Your final A Level exam will be made up of a 15-hour practical exam at the end of the year. You will create exam preparatory work from February up to the exam date.