Photography is a popular subject at A-level; it allows students to explore their creativity and is hugely beneficial in a whole range of future careers. Our Photography course offers transferable skills that are useful in both creative and non-creative future career pathways. It is important to be self-motivated and very enthusiastic about taking photographs. Computer knowledge is essential for digital photography. Students are taught all the basic skills and disciplines within Photography; technical camera skills, using digital software, filmmaking, darkroom practice and experimental photography. Research and analysis of the work of historical and contemporary photographers is integral to the specification. Students are expected to have their own SLR camera. They do not necessarily need to have taken GCSE Art or Photography but should be able to show a creative flair and personal interest in photography. Applicants will be asked to provide the Director of Art with a portfolio showcasing their skills and interests. At the end of the course, we hope you will have enjoyed the experience and will wish to continue, perhaps by going on to study Photography at university or taking an Art Foundation Course. Many of our students go on to pursue Photography at higher education and we offer portfolio preparation and interview classes for students applying for these courses.
For automatic entry into A-level Maths, a grade 8 at GCSE is required. For automatic entry on A-level Science courses, a grade 8 in GCSE Maths and the relevant Science subject is required. Those who don’t achieve a grade 8 may only be permitted onto their chosen courses after discussion with a member of SLT. For students to gain automatic entry into any other A-level subjects, they are required to achieve at least a grade 7 at GCSE in the relevant subject. For subjects which are new at A-level, the following GCSE grades will be used as the best indicators for potential success in the subject and therefore are required for automatic entry: a grade 7 in Art or Art Photography. Any applicants without an Art or Art Photography GCSE will need to demonstrate potential and interest through submitting a portfolio and an interview with a member of the department.
We study Edexcel Photography, which runs as a linear course over two years. It has two components which are marked internally and moderated externally.
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Kingston upon Thames |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £23,085 |
| Address | Surbiton Crescent, Kingston upon Thames, KT1 2JT |
Photography is a popular subject at A-level; it allows students to explore their creativity and is hugely beneficial in a whole range of future careers. Our Photography course offers transferable skills that are useful in both creative and non-creative future career pathways. It is important to be self-motivated and very enthusiastic about taking photographs. Computer knowledge is essential for digital photography. Students are taught all the basic skills and disciplines within Photography; technical camera skills, using digital software, filmmaking, darkroom practice and experimental photography. Research and analysis of the work of historical and contemporary photographers is integral to the specification. Students are expected to have their own SLR camera. They do not necessarily need to have taken GCSE Art or Photography but should be able to show a creative flair and personal interest in photography. Applicants will be asked to provide the Director of Art with a portfolio showcasing their skills and interests. At the end of the course, we hope you will have enjoyed the experience and will wish to continue, perhaps by going on to study Photography at university or taking an Art Foundation Course. Many of our students go on to pursue Photography at higher education and we offer portfolio preparation and interview classes for students applying for these courses.
For automatic entry into A-level Maths, a grade 8 at GCSE is required. For automatic entry on A-level Science courses, a grade 8 in GCSE Maths and the relevant Science subject is required. Those who don’t achieve a grade 8 may only be permitted onto their chosen courses after discussion with a member of SLT. For students to gain automatic entry into any other A-level subjects, they are required to achieve at least a grade 7 at GCSE in the relevant subject. For subjects which are new at A-level, the following GCSE grades will be used as the best indicators for potential success in the subject and therefore are required for automatic entry: a grade 7 in Art or Art Photography. Any applicants without an Art or Art Photography GCSE will need to demonstrate potential and interest through submitting a portfolio and an interview with a member of the department.
We study Edexcel Photography, which runs as a linear course over two years. It has two components which are marked internally and moderated externally.