Exam board: AQA
Discover your creative vision through our A level Photography course. We’ll help you develop your artistic eye and technical expertise using both traditional and modern techniques. Our programme combines hands-on practical work with creative theory, allowing you to explore diverse photographic styles for different purposes, using a variety of methods and media. You may use sketchbooks/journals/ digital formats to record your research, ideas and photographic development.
Throughout the investigating, experimentation and making process you will develop your own visual style/language which will inform your Personal Investigation in Year 2.
Art and Design is a highly valued subject for employment, equipping graduates with a mix of creative, technical, and transferable skills that are increasingly in demand across diverse sectors. It prepares students for both the creative industries and roles requiring innovation, problem-solving, and visual communication.
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No prior study of photography is required, this course suits students with a curious, creative eye who have a passion for storytelling through light, and a commitment to constantly learn through experimentation.
Patience and the ability to wait for the perfect moment and adapt to challenging environmental conditions.
An interest in the technical side of mastering the camera settings (the exposure triangle) to control light and depth of field, as well as a proficiency in editing software is essential.
Students attend visits to art galleries and hear from practising lecturers and guest speakers. Annual visits to local university degree exhibitions give a real insight into the creative world beyond the classroom and a taste of where the subject can lead.
Students take part in projects which include live design briefs, entering competitions and creating artwork for the local community.
Photography could lead to academic or vocational degrees relating to art careers in advertising, commercial work, editorial, fashion, film, food, forensic, industrial, architectural, aerial, portraiture and wedding photography, sports and travel, press photography, photojournalism, fine art, editing, fashion photography and so many more…
Here at Stockton Sixth Form College you will have the opportunity to study a combination of three subjects. Photography A level works well with many subjects enabling you to keep your options open as your interests develop through your A level studies.