Teachers of Photography
- Mr J Sharp (Curriculum Leader)
Reasons to Study Photography
Photography A Level is a highly creative course offering a hands-on practical experience every lesson. The course is 100% coursework, developing your skills in camera techniques, composition, both still and moving digital image, studio and location lighting and postproduction image manipulation. You will develop a contextual understanding of creative processes within the creative industry to inspire and influence your own personal investigations. Photography A Level develops a wide range of artistic skills, analytical and critical thinking and problem-solving skills which will be useful at university and future careers. By the end of the course, you will have produced a professional portfolio of photographs, presentations and written analysis.
Career Paths
Often students will follow up the Photography ‘A’ Level with a Foundation course in Art and Design or go for direct entry to University.
Photography will assist students in applying to Arts and Media courses.
Photography can lead to a number of career areas:
- Fashion or advertising photography
- Sports photography
- Photojournalism
- Fine art photography
- Forensic/medical photography
- Film and television
- Graphic design
- Animation
- Photographic processing and printing
- Web Design