Art and Design (Photography)

Course summary

If you love taking photos and communicating your ideas visually, this could prove an exciting A-level choice. It will give you the skills to produce imaginative and technically competent collections of photographs. You’ll learn how to organise your photo shoots, drawing on your own experiences and interests and using the work of other photographers as inspiration. You’ll need a good quality DSLR camera. What you’ll study This is a highly practical course that will allow you to work independently, following your interests and passions. You’ll reflect on your work and the work of fellow students through one-to-one tutorials and group discussions. You’ll also develop an understanding and appreciation of the work of leading photographers, exploring a range of images and genres. Throughout the course, you’ll use digital sketchbooks to show how your ideas evolve. In the first year, we’ll ask you to create a series of personal photographic responses to a variety of briefs. In your second year, you’ll complete your two-term, externally-assessed Personal Investigation and then in February you will get ready for your Externally Set Assignment. Where Photography Can Take You Photography is an excellent foundation for a career in the creative industries including advertising, animation, architecture, CGI (computer-generated imagery), art photography, documentary and fashion photography, filmmaking, graphics, television and theatre. Students have gained places in Film Animation courses at highly reputable universities.