Discover the way you see the world through a lens. On this A-Level course we will teach you the creative, analytical and theoretical skills needed to become an accomplished photographer. You will challenge your skills through people, places, still-life, documentary, experimental, fashion, moving image and installation.
Throughout your studies, you will have access to our brand new Art and Design building complete with photography studio and dark room. You will have the chance to develop specialists skills that will help you stand out to employers and universities. The Photography work rooms are a purpose-built and dedicated work space, fully equipped with computers and the latest design and editing software to allow you to develop your skills and experiment artistically.
As well as looking at the photographers and artists who have inspired others, you will learn composition, how to use equipment, and how to combine photography with other media. This courses explores the foundations to help you hone your skills and challenge your artistic eye. It will provide you with the space to experiment in order to find your unique style.
Topic areas include: composition rules of photography, studio and dark room skills, how to use a DSLR camera, professional studio, digital photography and other lens based media. After exploring techniques and a range of themes, you will begin exploring your own creativity using our studio or location photography to produce individual photographic pieces. We have a variety of photographic equipment to use in and out of lessons to support learning.
Entry requirements
- 5 studios, specifically equipped for each specialist subject plus a professional photographic studio
- Digital labs
- Annual Art Show
- Guest artist led workshops
- Well-established links with universities and wider creative industries
- Regular trips such as Courtauld Gallery London, Manchester Gallery and Museum of Costume
- Yorkshire Sculpture Park visits
- End of Degree Show Visits
- Life drawing sessions
- Art Award scholarships
- Opportunity to progress to our one year Art Foundation Degree after completion of your A-Level programme
Our past students studying this course have gone on to:
The University of Manchester - Fashion Buying and Merchandising
The University of Salford - Fashion
University of Leeds - Film, Photography and Media
Canterbury Christ Church University - English Language and Communication
University of Leeds - Fashion
Staffordshire University - Photojournalism
Liverpool John Moores University - Film Studies
Contemporary Photography
The University of Huddersfield - Photography
Staffordshire University - Film, Television and Radio
University of Central Lancashire - Sports Journalism
The University of Salford - Graphic Design
The Manchester Metropolitan University - Photography
Apprenticeship Hopwood House Limited - Media
University of Leeds - English Language and Linguistics
University of Wales, Bangor - Film Studies
Liverpool John Moores University - Marketing
Leeds Beckett University - Creative Media Technology
Manchester Metropolitan University - Film and Media Studies
The University of Huddersfield - Photography
University of Cumbria - Photography
Higher Apprenticeship Playgroundsquad - Game Artist
The University of Edinburgh - Geology
The University of Salford - Fashion Image Making and Styling
University of Central Lancashire - Independent Film Making
Leeds Beckett University Degree - Filmmaking
Higher Apprenticeship - Social Media and Marketing
Degree in Creative Advertising
Course Key Details
| Course Type | : | A-Level |
|---|---|---|
| Exam Board | : | EDUQAS |
| Pass Rate | : | 100% |
| Assessment | : | 100% coursework and practical exam |
Examples of Photography work
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