A Level Photography

Key Facts

Level: 3

Attendance: Full Time (FT)

Duration: 2 Years

Course Code: A1QPHT

Start Date: September 2027

Awarding Body: Assessment & Qualifications Alliance (AQA)

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Code: A1QPHT
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Students will be introduced to a variety of experiences that explore a range of photographic media, techniques and processes. They will be made aware of both traditional and new technologies.

Photography A-Level students will explore relevant images, artefacts and resources relating to a range of art, craft and design, from the past and from recent times, including European and non-European examples. This is integral to the investigating and making processes. Students' responses to these examples must be shown through practical and critical activities that demonstrate their understanding of different styles, genres and traditions.

Features and Benefits

A large part of the course depends on photographic trips and assignments outside College and so, whilst studying A Level Photography, you will have the opportunity to visit galleries and art exhibitions, as well as take part in practical, photographic trips to various locations.

Course Content

Students are required to work in one or more area(s) of Photography, such as those listed below. They may explore overlapping areas and combinations of areas:

Portraiture
Landscape photography (working from the urban, rural and/or coastal environment)
Still life photography (working from objects or from the natural world)
Documentary photography, photojournalism
Fashion photography
Experimental imagery
Multimedia
Photographic installation

Students must show knowledge and understanding of:

Relevant materials, processes, technologies and resources;
how ideas, feelings and meanings can be conveyed and interpreted in images and artefacts created in their chosen area(s) of Photography;
historical and contemporary developments and different styles and genres;
how images and artefacts relate to social, environmental, cultural and/or ethical contexts, and to the time and place in which they were created;
continuity and change in different styles, genres and traditions relevant to Photography;
a working vocabulary and specialist terminology that is relevant to their chosen area(s) of Photography.

Time management skills are essential as is an ability to work independently and having a mature attitude to your studies. Photography students will be introduced to a variety of experiences that explore a range of photographic media, techniques and processes.

Entry Requirements

Minimum Entry Requirements:
All Loughborough College Sixth Form courses have minimum entry requirements of at least five GCSEs at grade C/4 or above, including English Language and Maths.

Subject Specific Entry Requirements:
GCSE in an Art or Design-based subject at grade 5, or a portfolio demonstrating a keen interest in photography.

Progression Opportunities

An A Level in Photography complements many Higher Education courses in art and design and many students choose this route on completion.

People with photography skills often work in areas such as graphic design, illustration, fashion, marketing and journalism. These are only a few examples of industries of where a Photography A Level would be beneficial.

Whilst every effort is made to ensure that the information contained on this website is correct, the College accepts no liability for any errors or omissions. Please note that details are subject to change without notice with regard to the provision of courses, course times and dates and the fees and charges levied.