Photography A2 Level OCR

What will you be learning?
The course will introduce you to ways of looking at photographs and you will be given a historical overview of photography. You will study 3 units per year, some are coursework units where you carry out research and experimentation, others are controlled tests where you will work independently and demonstrate skills in the research, planning and production of images. Throughout the course, you will keep a workbook which should contain evidence of research and planning and a thorough investigation of the theme(s) we are working with, notes on your response to images, notes from gallery visits, rough prints and sketches.

What happens when you have finished?
After completing the 2-year course, you can progress onto an HND or Degree course or pursue a career as a freelance photographer, photojournalist or photographic assistant.

Where and when?
Location: Ashford

Start date: September

Duration: 1 year

How is it delivered?: Evening

How much will it cost?
Tuition Fee: £248

Exam & Registration Fee: £22

Cost of Materials: £53

You may not have to pay this tuition fee if:

• You are unemployed and in receipt of Jobseekers Allowance (contribution-based)
• You are in receipt of, or are an un-waged dependent of someone currently in receipt of any of the following "income-based" benefits:
  • Income-based Jobseekers Allowance (JSA)
  • Income-related Employments and Support ALlowance (ESA)
  • Income Support
  • Working Tax Credit (your assessed household income needs to be less than 15,276 per year (amount subject to change)
  • Housing Benefit
  • Council Tax Benefit (excluding the 25% single person reduction)
  • Pension Credit - Guaranteed only

View our Money Matters page for full details and information about the financial support available, including Adult Learner Grants.