Photography - A and AS Levels

Photography - A and AS Levels

What are the main features of this course?
AS: This is a one year course leading to the AQA AS Level in Art & Design (Photography). The course provides opportunities to develop intellectual, imaginative and creative skills while helping students to understand the practices and use of photography in the past and in contemporary society.
A2: The A2 units will build on skills and understanding developed in the AS and will allow for a greater depth of experience and study. When combined with the AS it will result in the Advanced Level Art & Design (Photography) qualification.
The course as a whole will provide a broad and balanced study of the development of photography and its significance as a means of expression and communication. The two college darkrooms and studio offer all students the opportunity to respond to a range of themes in an individual manner. The college provides 35mm, medium format and digital cameras, fully equipped darkrooms and a studio with tungsten and electronic flash systems. Digital darkroom facilities are also available offering Adobe Photoshop and other graphics and dtp software along with film and flatbed scanners and a range of printers.

How is the course assessed?
Both the AS and A2 consist of a coursework unit and a control test set by the board both worth 50% each. They are marked internally then externally moderated.

Who should study this course?
Students should have the college requirements for A Levels, including Grade C or above in a creative subject and English GCSE. Other qualifications will be considered from more mature students.

Where can I go next?
This subject can be combined with other AS/A Level Art and Design subjects and used to provide a good folder for entry to Foundation Courses in Art and Design or combined with other A levels for entry to university or used to provide access to specialist photography courses

Exam Board:
AQA