Subject Information

Photography is a subject for creative thinkers who enjoy the challenge of communicating their ideas through photography.

What will I study?

Photography is 60% coursework and 40% exam and it all assessed through your portfolio. The four components that you are assessed on include:

• Recording information - taking high-quality photos
• Developing ideas by responding to photographers work
• Editing your ideas and practical work
• Final pieces of work.

What can I do with A-Level Photography?

People who study photography go on to a range of courses in the future. It is a gateway into the creative industries including film and media, advertising, design disciplines such as fashion, interior design, product design and architecture and of course photography.

Entry Requirements

Grade 5+ GCSE Photography.

Students who have not studied Art should discuss a portfolio of their work with Mr Kitson-Cook.

Course Specification

Edexcel Art and Design (Photography)

Photography A-Level Curriculum