AS and A2 Level Photography

AS and A2 Level Photography

• Venue:
  Windmill Avenue Campus, Kettering
• Duration:
  One year for AS Level or Two years for full A2 Level (AS Level + A2 Level)
• Start At:
  September 2010
• Level of Study:
  Advanced (Level 3)
• Awarding Body:
  Edexcel

AS and A2 Level Photography Entry Requirements

• For a 3 AS Level programme you will need a minimum of 5 GCSEs at A*-C including English and Maths or equivalent.
• For a 4 AS Level programme you will need a minimum of 6 GCSEs at A*-C including English and Maths or equivalent.

To progress to A2 Level a minimum of grade D at AS Level is required.

Entry is subject to a successful interview and it would be useful to bring some photos in for the interview. If you have been out of education for some time you may wish to consider the Access to Higher Education programme as an alternative to A Levels.

Content
The course aims to develop students' practical, creative and communication skills through the use of photography as a means of personal enquiry and expression involving the selection and manipulation of images. Students must employ creative approaches that go beyond mere observation and recording. By the end of the course you will be able to produce exciting work on your own initiative.

AS Level
Visual language: the creative elements of photography and art; Use of the camera, lenses and film; Use of light; Darkroom techniques; Manipulation of the image; Contextual references though research into the work of others; Analysis and critical evaluation.

A2 Level
Aims to build upon the experience of year one in greater depth, with students identifying and developing a personal specialism.

Assessment
Coursework 60%. Practical assignments accompanied by relevant preliminary/supporting studies. Contextual study (A2 level) a personal research study on a relevant topic (photographer/ movement/ technique) of the students choice.

Externally set assignment (AS and A2 level) 40%. The student selects a question from the examination paper as the basis for a major piece of work.

Progression Higher Education or employment.
Entry Requirement
For a 3 AS Level programme you will need a minimum of 5 GCSEs at A*-C including English and Maths or equivalent.
For a 4 AS Level programme you will need a minimum of 6 GCSEs at A*-C including English and Maths or equivalent.
To progress to A2 Level a minimum of grade D at AS Level is required.
Entry is subject to a successful interview and it would be useful to bring some photos in for the interview. If you have been out of education for some time you may wish to consider the Access to Higher Education programme as an alternative to A Levels.