Art and Design (Photography)

Course summary

A-level photography is a hands-on, creative course, perfect for those with a keen interest in learning how to capture exciting images that communicate their ideas visually. Pupils will explore a range of photographic media and processes to develop their technical skills as well as gaining key transferable skills that will be valuable in any workplace. Students studying photography at A-level learn to be self-disciplined, self-critical and confident in the way they approach their work. Through theme-based projects, students study areas such as portrait photography, landscape, still life, documentary and experimental imagery. They develop and manage their own websites and learn to use Adobe Photoshop confidently.