Art and Design (Photography)

Course summary

Photography A Level offers pupils a combination of technical instruction and creative freedom. To flourish on this course pupils need curiosity, independence and initiative as well as an eye for a good picture. The facilities at Bede’s are exceptional; two traditional dark rooms and a suite of Apple Macs enable pupils to learn how to use 35mm manual cameras, develop film, manipulate images using Adobe Photoshop and discover the possibilities of shutter speed, ISO and aperture in order to produce striking imagery. An A Level in Photography at Bede’s can lead to related further education courses and ultimately onto a wide range of creative careers. Many of our pupils have gone on to study Photography, Film and Art at universities and colleges throughout the UK and abroad, including UK institutions such as The University of Falmouth, St Martins, Chelsea School of Art, London College of Fashion and Royal College of Art