Students considering Photography A Level are encouraged to develop an appreciation of the visual world, and to record what they see using a variety of lens-based and camera-less techniques. You will carry out both theoretical and practical investigations. You will develop a specialist vocabulary, learn about the visual elements and their integral part in good photography, carrying out research into artists and photographers, to inform the development of your own ideas. Technical aspects such as full use of digital and film cameras are part of the course. You will learn how to develop your ideas and to create sophisticated and well-informed outcomes. Personality, drive, resourcefulness, a strong work ethic and individuality are highly valued and staff will work closely with you to create challenging, exciting and thought-provoking work. The course is highly structured, yet allows for individual creative development and personal expression.
Year 12: Year 12 will be spent learning the technical aspects of photography and then starting their first creative project. Year 13: Year 13 students will begin Component/Unit 1: The Self-Identified Brief, which is a practical body of work supported by a 1,000–3,000 word essay. In February, students will receive their Component 2 exam paper and select a starting point, creating a body of work which leads towards a ten-hour exam in which to create a final outcome. Each of these projects is marked as a whole, with Component 1 worth 60% and Component 2 worth 40%.
About Education Provider
| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | Derbyshire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Derby Road, Long Eaton, Nottingham, NG10 4AD |
Students considering Photography A Level are encouraged to develop an appreciation of the visual world, and to record what they see using a variety of lens-based and camera-less techniques. You will carry out both theoretical and practical investigations. You will develop a specialist vocabulary, learn about the visual elements and their integral part in good photography, carrying out research into artists and photographers, to inform the development of your own ideas. Technical aspects such as full use of digital and film cameras are part of the course. You will learn how to develop your ideas and to create sophisticated and well-informed outcomes. Personality, drive, resourcefulness, a strong work ethic and individuality are highly valued and staff will work closely with you to create challenging, exciting and thought-provoking work. The course is highly structured, yet allows for individual creative development and personal expression.
Year 12: Year 12 will be spent learning the technical aspects of photography and then starting their first creative project. Year 13: Year 13 students will begin Component/Unit 1: The Self-Identified Brief, which is a practical body of work supported by a 1,000–3,000 word essay. In February, students will receive their Component 2 exam paper and select a starting point, creating a body of work which leads towards a ten-hour exam in which to create a final outcome. Each of these projects is marked as a whole, with Component 1 worth 60% and Component 2 worth 40%.