Photography A-level will introduce you to a variety of experiences exploring a range of lens-based media, techniques and processes. You may use traditional methods and/or digital techniques in your work. Pupils will explore relevant images, artefacts and resources relating to a range of art, craft and design, from the past and from recent times. This will be an integral part of their investigating and making processes. Pupils’ responses to these examples must be shown through practical and critical activities that demonstrate an understanding of different styles, genres and traditions. Over the course of study, you will use sketchbooks/workbooks/journals to underpin your work where appropriate. You will also be encouraged to develop your drawing skills in order to produce storyboards, thumbnail sketches and/or diagrams as you develop compositions. You will be required to work in one or more area(s) of photography, such as those listed below: • portraiture • landscape photography (working from the urban, rural and/ or coastal environment) • still-life photography, working from objects or from the natural world • documentary photography, photojournalism • Studio-based photography • experimental imagery • multimedia • photographic installation • moving image (video, film, animation)
Entrance requirements include a GCSE predicted average of 6 or above and 7-9 in subjects planned for A-level.
There are two components to the A-level course. • Component 1 (60 per cent of A-level) Personal investigation is a practical investigation into an idea, concept or theme supported by written material. This should be a coherent, in-depth study that demonstrates your ability, informed by an aspect of contemporary or past practice of photography. • Component 2 (40 per cent of A-level) Externally set assignment involves responding to a title set by the examination board. You will have a preparatory period to deeply research your chosen topic. This is followed by 15 hours of supervised time to produce a finished outcome based on your preparatory work.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | East Sussex |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Day £28,710 - £29,265; Boarding £43,740 - £44,415 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Headmaster's House, Old Wish Road, Eastbourne, BN21 4JX |
Photography A-level will introduce you to a variety of experiences exploring a range of lens-based media, techniques and processes. You may use traditional methods and/or digital techniques in your work. Pupils will explore relevant images, artefacts and resources relating to a range of art, craft and design, from the past and from recent times. This will be an integral part of their investigating and making processes. Pupils’ responses to these examples must be shown through practical and critical activities that demonstrate an understanding of different styles, genres and traditions. Over the course of study, you will use sketchbooks/workbooks/journals to underpin your work where appropriate. You will also be encouraged to develop your drawing skills in order to produce storyboards, thumbnail sketches and/or diagrams as you develop compositions. You will be required to work in one or more area(s) of photography, such as those listed below: • portraiture • landscape photography (working from the urban, rural and/ or coastal environment) • still-life photography, working from objects or from the natural world • documentary photography, photojournalism • Studio-based photography • experimental imagery • multimedia • photographic installation • moving image (video, film, animation)
Entrance requirements include a GCSE predicted average of 6 or above and 7-9 in subjects planned for A-level.
There are two components to the A-level course. • Component 1 (60 per cent of A-level) Personal investigation is a practical investigation into an idea, concept or theme supported by written material. This should be a coherent, in-depth study that demonstrates your ability, informed by an aspect of contemporary or past practice of photography. • Component 2 (40 per cent of A-level) Externally set assignment involves responding to a title set by the examination board. You will have a preparatory period to deeply research your chosen topic. This is followed by 15 hours of supervised time to produce a finished outcome based on your preparatory work.