A-Levels - Photography

Program Description

The A Level Photography course is designed to introduce learners to the creative field of photography. Students will develop an understanding of location portraiture and experimental approaches to photography. During the course, they will have access to our studio to produce high quality images and our traditional darkroom for black and white printing. Photographic practical experience will be supported by an understanding of technical applications, including traditional film and digital photography.

WJEC Art and Design (Photography) / Accredited by Welsh Government

Year 1 (100% coursework with no exams)

AS Unit 1 - Personal Creative Enquiry

Non-exam assessment

40% of qualification

Year 2 (100% coursework with no exams)

A Level Unit 2 - Personal Investigation

Non-exam assessment

36% of qualification

Part one and two: Workbook and Final Outcome.

A Level Unit 3 - Externally Set Assignment

Non-exam assessment

24% of qualification

Part one: Preparatory Study Period

Part two: 15 hour Period of Sustained Focus (non-exam assessment)

The history of photography and the practice of contemporary practitioners will form a foundation to develop one's style, which can cover documentary, landscape, fashion sport and fine art to name just a few areas in this fascinating subject.

The final presentation of the learners' work will be submitted as a workbook, accompanied by a final piece which will include a selection of the strongest visual work.